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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.51, 2,011.14 and 647.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.51, 2,011.14 and 647.70 is: 971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.51 : 2,011.14 = 647.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.51/2,011.14 = 647.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.51x = 2,011.14 × 647.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.51x = 1,302,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,615.38/1,341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.01

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