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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.63, 2,015.45 and 419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.63, 2,015.45 and 419.24 is: 628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.63 : 2,015.45 = 419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.63/2,015.45 = 419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.63x = 2,015.45 × 419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.63x = 844,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,960.20/1,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.86

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