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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.46, 2,013.50 and 417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.46, 2,013.50 and 417.80 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.46 : 2,013.50 = 417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.46/2,013.50 = 417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.46x = 2,013.50 × 417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.46x = 841,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,240.30/1,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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