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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.25, 2,011.88 and 417.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.25, 2,011.88 and 417.02 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.25 : 2,011.88 = 417.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.25/2,011.88 = 417.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.25x = 2,011.88 × 417.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.25x = 838,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,985.18/1,341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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