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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.46, 2,013.75 and 418.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.46, 2,013.75 and 418.00 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.46 : 2,013.75 = 418.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.46/2,013.75 = 418.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.46x = 2,013.75 × 418.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.46x = 841,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,742.47/1,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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