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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.80, 2,013.96 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.80, 2,013.96 and 612.20 is: 918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.80 : 2,013.96 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.80/2,013.96 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.80x = 2,013.96 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.80x = 1,232,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,936.24/1,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.18

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