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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.69, 2,013.34 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.69, 2,013.34 and 562.48 is: 843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.69 : 2,013.34 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.69/2,013.34 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.69x = 2,013.34 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.69x = 1,132,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,468.97/1,342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.43

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