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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.98, 2,014.47 and 612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.98, 2,014.47 and 612.77 is: 919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.98 : 2,014.47 = 612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.98/2,014.47 = 612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.98x = 2,014.47 × 612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.98x = 1,234,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,396.71/1,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.15

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