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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.68, 2,012.20 and 683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.68, 2,012.20 and 683.15 is: 1,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.68 : 2,012.20 = 683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.68/2,012.20 = 683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.68x = 2,012.20 × 683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.68x = 1,374,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,622.66/1,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.56

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