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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.02, 2,011.80 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.02, 2,011.80 and 475.40 is: 713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.02 : 2,011.80 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.02/2,011.80 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.02x = 2,011.80 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.02x = 956,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,409.72/1,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.20

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