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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.46, 2,014.01 and 562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.46, 2,014.01 and 562.03 is: 843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.46 : 2,014.01 = 562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.46/2,014.01 = 562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.46x = 2,014.01 × 562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.46x = 1,131,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,926.20/1,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.18

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