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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.57, 2,012.12 and 354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.57, 2,012.12 and 354.39 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.57 : 2,012.12 = 354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.57/2,012.12 = 354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.57x = 2,012.12 × 354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.57x = 713,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,084.03/1,341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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