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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.38, 2,013.24 and 683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.38, 2,013.24 and 683.82 is: 1,025.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.38 : 2,013.24 = 683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.38/2,013.24 = 683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.38x = 2,013.24 × 683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.38x = 1,376,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,693.78/1,342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.56

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