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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.23, 2,011.85 and 474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.23, 2,011.85 and 474.94 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.23 : 2,011.85 = 474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.23/2,011.85 = 474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.23x = 2,011.85 × 474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.23x = 955,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,505.09/1,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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