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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.92, 2,014.32 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.92, 2,014.32 and 562.72 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.92 : 2,014.32 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.92/2,014.32 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.92x = 2,014.32 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.92x = 1,133,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,498.15/1,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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