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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 2,011.65 and 550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 2,011.65 and 550.25 is: 825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 2,011.65 = 550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/2,011.65 = 550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 2,011.65 × 550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 1,106,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,910.41/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.08

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