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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.74, 2,013.28 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.74, 2,013.28 and 611.16 is: 917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.74 : 2,013.28 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.74/2,013.28 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.74x = 2,013.28 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.74x = 1,230,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,436.20/1,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.05

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