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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.69, 2,012.49 and 417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.69, 2,012.49 and 417.24 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.69 : 2,012.49 = 417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.69/2,012.49 = 417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.69x = 2,012.49 × 417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.69x = 839,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,691.33/1,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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