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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.76, 2,015.56 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.76, 2,015.56 and 419.28 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.76 : 2,015.56 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.76/2,015.56 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.76x = 2,015.56 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.76x = 845,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,084.00/1,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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