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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.73, 2,014.09 and 612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.73, 2,014.09 and 612.51 is: 918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.73 : 2,014.09 = 612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.73/2,014.09 = 612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.73x = 2,014.09 × 612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.73x = 1,233,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,650.27/1,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.76

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