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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.61, 2,012.99 and 648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.61, 2,012.99 and 648.80 is: 973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.61 : 2,012.99 = 648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.61/2,012.99 = 648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.61x = 2,012.99 × 648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.61x = 1,306,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,027.91/1,341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.48

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