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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.96, 2,012.91 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.96, 2,012.91 and 611.73 is: 917.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.96 : 2,012.91 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.96/2,012.91 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.96x = 2,012.91 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.96x = 1,231,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,357.43/1,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.58

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