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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.30, 2,012.58 and 647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.30, 2,012.58 and 647.94 is: 972.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.30 : 2,012.58 = 647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.30/2,012.58 = 647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.30x = 2,012.58 × 647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.30x = 1,304,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,031.09/1,341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.21

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