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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.78, 2,014.29 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.78, 2,014.29 and 573.28 is: 859.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.78 : 2,014.29 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.78/2,014.29 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.78x = 2,014.29 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.78x = 1,154,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,752.17/1,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.97

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