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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.84, 2,012.91 and 683.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.84, 2,012.91 and 683.72 is: 1,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.84 : 2,012.91 = 683.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.84/2,012.91 = 683.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.84x = 2,012.91 × 683.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.84x = 1,376,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,266.83/1,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.66

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