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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.13, 2,011.70 and 429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.13, 2,011.70 and 429.13 is: 643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.13 : 2,011.70 = 429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.13/2,011.70 = 429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.13x = 2,011.70 × 429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.13x = 863,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,280.82/1,341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.70

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