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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.66, 2,011.77 and 611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.66, 2,011.77 and 611.40 is: 916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.66 : 2,011.77 = 611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.66/2,011.77 = 611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.66x = 2,011.77 × 611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.66x = 1,229,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,996.18/1,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.77

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