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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.98, 2,014.50 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.98, 2,014.50 and 418.68 is: 628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.98 : 2,014.50 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.98/2,014.50 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.98x = 2,014.50 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.98x = 843,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,430.86/1,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.03

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