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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.73, 2,014.02 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.73, 2,014.02 and 563.10 is: 844.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.73 : 2,014.02 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.73/2,014.02 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.73x = 2,014.02 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.73x = 1,134,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,094.66/1,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.62

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