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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.97, 2,014.40 and 418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.97, 2,014.40 and 418.61 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.97 : 2,014.40 = 418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.97/2,014.40 = 418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.97x = 2,014.40 × 418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.97x = 843,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,235.82/1,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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