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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.95, 2,013.02 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.95, 2,013.02 and 417.39 is: 626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.95 : 2,013.02 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.95/2,013.02 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.95x = 2,013.02 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.95x = 840,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,212.33/1,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.12

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