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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.26, 2,014.40 and 612.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.26, 2,014.40 and 612.35 is: 918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.26 : 2,014.40 = 612.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.26/2,014.40 = 612.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.26x = 2,014.40 × 612.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.26x = 1,233,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,517.84/1,342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.99

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