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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.44, 2,012.94 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.44, 2,012.94 and 611.82 is: 917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.44 : 2,012.94 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.44/2,012.94 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.44x = 2,012.94 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.44x = 1,231,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,556.95/1,342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.40

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