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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.62, 2,014.08 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.62, 2,014.08 and 418.02 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.62 : 2,014.08 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.62/2,014.08 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.62x = 2,014.08 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.62x = 841,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,925.72/1,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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