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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.29, 2,014.58 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.29, 2,014.58 and 406.34 is: 609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.29 : 2,014.58 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.29/2,014.58 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.29x = 2,014.58 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.29x = 818,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,599.89/1,343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.40

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