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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.48, 2,011.92 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.48, 2,011.92 and 561.76 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.48 : 2,011.92 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.48/2,011.92 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.48x = 2,011.92 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.48x = 1,130,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,216.18/1,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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