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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.21, 2,011.17 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.21, 2,011.17 and 416.78 is: 624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.21 : 2,011.17 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.21/2,011.17 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.21x = 2,011.17 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.21x = 838,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,214.48/1,341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.97

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