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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.46, 2,010.85 and 637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.46, 2,010.85 and 637.43 is: 955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.46 : 2,010.85 = 637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.46/2,010.85 = 637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.46x = 2,010.85 × 637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.46x = 1,281,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,776.38/1,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.51

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