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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.16, 2,013.26 and 417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.16, 2,013.26 and 417.74 is: 626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.16 : 2,013.26 = 417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.16/2,013.26 = 417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.16x = 2,013.26 × 417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.16x = 841,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,019.23/1,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.62

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