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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.70, 2,010.99 and 561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.70, 2,010.99 and 561.27 is: 841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.70 : 2,010.99 = 561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.70/2,010.99 = 561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.70x = 2,010.99 × 561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.70x = 1,128,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,708.36/1,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.25

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