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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.87, 2,014.03 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.87, 2,014.03 and 418.28 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.87 : 2,014.03 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.87/2,014.03 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.87x = 2,014.03 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.87x = 842,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,428.47/1,342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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