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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.04, 2,014.87 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.04, 2,014.87 and 418.55 is: 627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.04 : 2,014.87 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.04/2,014.87 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.04x = 2,014.87 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.04x = 843,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,313.76/1,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.91

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