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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.71, 2,012.26 and 417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.71, 2,012.26 and 417.24 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.71 : 2,012.26 = 417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.71/2,012.26 = 417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.71x = 2,012.26 × 417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.71x = 839,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,595.36/1,341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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