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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.59, 2,013.98 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.59, 2,013.98 and 355.42 is: 533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.59 : 2,013.98 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.59/2,013.98 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.59x = 2,013.98 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.59x = 715,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,808.77/1,342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.16

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