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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.40, 2,012.28 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.40, 2,012.28 and 416.92 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.40 : 2,012.28 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.40/2,012.28 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.40x = 2,012.28 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.40x = 838,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,959.78/1,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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