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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.84, 2,015.66 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.84, 2,015.66 and 419.47 is: 629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.84 : 2,015.66 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.84/2,015.66 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.84x = 2,015.66 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.84x = 845,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,504.91/1,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.17

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