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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.35, 2,012.03 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.35, 2,012.03 and 475.05 is: 712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.35 : 2,012.03 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.35/2,012.03 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.35x = 2,012.03 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.35x = 955,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,814.85/1,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.58

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