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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.48, 2,012.23 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.48, 2,012.23 and 551.28 is: 826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.48 : 2,012.23 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.48/2,012.23 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.48x = 2,012.23 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.48x = 1,109,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,302.15/1,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.92

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