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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.41, 2,014.98 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.41, 2,014.98 and 612.50 is: 919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.41 : 2,014.98 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.41/2,014.98 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.41x = 2,014.98 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.41x = 1,234,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,165.18/1,342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.37

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