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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.53, 2,013.06 and 647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.53, 2,013.06 and 647.85 is: 971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.53 : 2,013.06 = 647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.53/2,013.06 = 647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.53x = 2,013.06 × 647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.53x = 1,304,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,160.92/1,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.42

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