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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.42, 2,015.44 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.42, 2,015.44 and 418.89 is: 628.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.42 : 2,015.44 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.42/2,015.44 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.42x = 2,015.44 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.42x = 844,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,246.61/1,343.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.43

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