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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.37, 2,014.79 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.37, 2,014.79 and 418.78 is: 628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.37 : 2,014.79 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.37/2,014.79 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.37x = 2,014.79 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.37x = 843,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,746.63/1,343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.08

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