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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.28, 2,013.62 and 417.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.28, 2,013.62 and 417.91 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.28 : 2,013.62 = 417.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.28/2,013.62 = 417.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.28x = 2,013.62 × 417.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.28x = 841,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,511.93/1,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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