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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.28, 2,011.80 and 610.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.28, 2,011.80 and 610.85 is: 915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.28 : 2,011.80 = 610.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.28/2,011.80 = 610.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.28x = 2,011.80 × 610.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.28x = 1,228,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,908.03/1,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.54

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