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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.63, 2,012.24 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.63, 2,012.24 and 452.18 is: 678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.63 : 2,012.24 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.63/2,012.24 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.63x = 2,012.24 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.63x = 909,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,894.68/1,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.20

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