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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.69, 2,014.16 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.69, 2,014.16 and 355.64 is: 533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.69 : 2,014.16 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.69/2,014.16 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.69x = 2,014.16 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.69x = 716,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,304.01/1,342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.49

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