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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.13, 2,014.02 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.13, 2,014.02 and 418.50 is: 627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.13 : 2,014.02 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.13/2,014.02 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.13x = 2,014.02 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.13x = 842,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,867.37/1,343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.54

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