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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.28, 2,015.20 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.28, 2,015.20 and 418.80 is: 628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.28 : 2,015.20 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.28/2,015.20 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.28x = 2,015.20 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.28x = 843,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,965.76/1,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.29

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