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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.30, 2,014.08 and 648.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.30, 2,014.08 and 648.94 is: 973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.30 : 2,014.08 = 648.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.30/2,014.08 = 648.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.30x = 2,014.08 × 648.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.30x = 1,307,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,017.08/1,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.71

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