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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.97, 2,014.55 and 562.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.97, 2,014.55 and 562.19 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.97 : 2,014.55 = 562.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.97/2,014.55 = 562.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.97x = 2,014.55 × 562.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.97x = 1,132,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,553.72/1,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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