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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.17, 2,012.02 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.17, 2,012.02 and 475.55 is: 713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.17 : 2,012.02 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.17/2,012.02 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.17x = 2,012.02 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.17x = 956,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,804.86/1,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.41

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