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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.07, 2,013.10 and 417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.07, 2,013.10 and 417.61 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.07 : 2,013.10 = 417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.07/2,013.10 = 417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.07x = 2,013.10 × 417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.07x = 840,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,690.69/1,342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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