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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.91, 2,014.11 and 418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.91, 2,014.11 and 418.29 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.91 : 2,014.11 = 418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.91/2,014.11 = 418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.91x = 2,014.11 × 418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.91x = 842,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,482.07/1,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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