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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.14, 2,012.58 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.14, 2,012.58 and 611.34 is: 916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.14 : 2,012.58 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.14/2,012.58 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.14x = 2,012.58 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.14x = 1,230,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,370.66/1,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.72

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