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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.30, 2,014.96 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.30, 2,014.96 and 418.82 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.30 : 2,014.96 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.30/2,014.96 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.30x = 2,014.96 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.30x = 843,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,899.46/1,343.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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