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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.85, 2,012.82 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.85, 2,012.82 and 417.40 is: 626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.85 : 2,012.82 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.85/2,012.82 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.85x = 2,012.82 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.85x = 840,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,151.07/1,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.11

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