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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.72, 2,011.86 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.72, 2,011.86 and 416.88 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.72 : 2,011.86 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.72/2,011.86 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.72x = 2,011.86 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.72x = 838,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,704.20/1,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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