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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.95, 2,011.69 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.95, 2,011.69 and 691.32 is: 1,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.95 : 2,011.69 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.95/2,011.69 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.95x = 2,011.69 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.95x = 1,390,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,721.53/1,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.34

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