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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.50, 2,014.10 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.50, 2,014.10 and 418.26 is: 627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.50 : 2,014.10 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.50/2,014.10 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.50x = 2,014.10 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.50x = 842,415.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,415.37/1,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.50

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