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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.37, 2,014.41 and 612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.37, 2,014.41 and 612.02 is: 918.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.37 : 2,014.41 = 612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.37/2,014.41 = 612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.37x = 2,014.41 × 612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.37x = 1,232,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,859.21/1,342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.42

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