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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.44, 2,013.42 and 405.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.44, 2,013.42 and 405.38 is: 608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.44 : 2,013.42 = 405.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.44/2,013.42 = 405.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.44x = 2,013.42 × 405.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.44x = 816,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,200.20/1,342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.00

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