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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.12, 2,011.44 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.12, 2,011.44 and 475.68 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.12 : 2,011.44 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.12/2,011.44 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.12x = 2,011.44 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.12x = 956,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,801.78/1,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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