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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.42, 2,011.95 and 519.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.42, 2,011.95 and 519.13 is: 778.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.42 : 2,011.95 = 519.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.42/2,011.95 = 519.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.42x = 2,011.95 × 519.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.42x = 1,044,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,460.84/1,341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.63

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