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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.91, 2,012.25 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.91, 2,012.25 and 417.20 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.91 : 2,012.25 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.91/2,012.25 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.91x = 2,012.25 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.91x = 839,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,500.64/1,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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