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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.64, 2,014.28 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.64, 2,014.28 and 562.20 is: 843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.64 : 2,014.28 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.64/2,014.28 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.64x = 2,014.28 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.64x = 1,132,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,425.41/1,342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.44

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