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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.75, 2,014.58 and 1,213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.75, 2,014.58 and 1,213.35 is: 1,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.75 : 2,014.58 = 1,213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.75/2,014.58 = 1,213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.75x = 2,014.58 × 1,213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.75x = 2,444,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,384.58/1,342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.44

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