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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.29, 2,012.04 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.29, 2,012.04 and 416.78 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.29 : 2,012.04 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.29/2,012.04 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.29x = 2,012.04 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.29x = 838,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,575.52/1,341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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