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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.14, 2,013.50 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.14, 2,013.50 and 611.82 is: 917.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.14 : 2,013.50 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.14/2,013.50 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.14x = 2,013.50 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.14x = 1,231,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,899.57/1,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.86

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