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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.96, 2,014.82 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.96, 2,014.82 and 562.55 is: 843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.96 : 2,014.82 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.96/2,014.82 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.96x = 2,014.82 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.96x = 1,133,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,436.99/1,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.98

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