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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 2,012.76 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 2,012.76 and 417.39 is: 626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 2,012.76 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/2,012.76 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 2,012.76 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 840,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,105.90/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.06

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