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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.85, 2,014.46 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.85, 2,014.46 and 418.47 is: 627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.85 : 2,014.46 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.85/2,014.46 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.85x = 2,014.46 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.85x = 842,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,988.98/1,342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.76

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