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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.79, 2,012.02 and 561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.79, 2,012.02 and 561.56 is: 842.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.79 : 2,012.02 = 561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.79/2,012.02 = 561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.79x = 2,012.02 × 561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.79x = 1,129,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,858.49/1,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.05

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