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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.51, 2,014.34 and 649.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.51, 2,014.34 and 649.69 is: 974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.51 : 2,014.34 = 649.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.51/2,014.34 = 649.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.51x = 2,014.34 × 649.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.51x = 1,308,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,704.53/1,342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.82

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