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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.42, 2,012.03 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.42, 2,012.03 and 451.96 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.42 : 2,012.03 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.42/2,012.03 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.42x = 2,012.03 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.42x = 909,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,357.08/1,341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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