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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.99, 2,013.66 and 611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.99, 2,013.66 and 611.42 is: 917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.99 : 2,013.66 = 611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.99/2,013.66 = 611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.99x = 2,013.66 × 611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.99x = 1,231,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,181.93/1,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.43

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