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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.59, 2,011.91 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.59, 2,011.91 and 404.26 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.59 : 2,011.91 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.59/2,011.91 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.59x = 2,011.91 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.59x = 813,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,327.69/1,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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