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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.66, 2,013.90 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.66, 2,013.90 and 418.13 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.66 : 2,013.90 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.66/2,013.90 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.66x = 2,013.90 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.66x = 842,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,067.92/1,342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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