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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.32, 2,011.59 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.32, 2,011.59 and 610.62 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.32 : 2,011.59 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.32/2,011.59 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.32x = 2,011.59 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.32x = 1,228,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,317.09/1,342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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