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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.98, 2,013.69 and 611.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.98, 2,013.69 and 611.85 is: 917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.98 : 2,013.69 = 611.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.98/2,013.69 = 611.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.98x = 2,013.69 × 611.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.98x = 1,232,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,086.07/1,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.43

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