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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.54, 2,013.14 and 562.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.54, 2,013.14 and 562.31 is: 843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.54 : 2,013.14 = 562.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.54/2,013.14 = 562.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.54x = 2,013.14 × 562.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.54x = 1,132,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,000.09/1,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.18

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