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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.79, 2,015.84 and 419.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.79, 2,015.84 and 419.33 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.79 : 2,015.84 = 419.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.79/2,015.84 = 419.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.79x = 2,015.84 × 419.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.79x = 845,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,294.58/1,343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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