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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.38, 2,013.81 and 650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.38, 2,013.81 and 650.28 is: 975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.38 : 2,013.81 = 650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.38/2,013.81 = 650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.38x = 2,013.81 × 650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.38x = 1,309,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,540.37/1,342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.54

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