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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.11, 2,012.22 and 724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.11, 2,012.22 and 724.09 is: 1,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.11 : 2,012.22 = 724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.11/2,012.22 = 724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.11x = 2,012.22 × 724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.11x = 1,457,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,027.80/1,341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.43

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