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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.46, 2,013.71 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.46, 2,013.71 and 612.24 is: 918.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.46 : 2,013.71 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.46/2,013.71 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.46x = 2,013.71 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.46x = 1,232,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,870.75/1,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.37

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