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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.86, 2,015.96 and 419.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.86, 2,015.96 and 419.65 is: 629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.86 : 2,015.96 = 419.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.86/2,015.96 = 419.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.86x = 2,015.96 × 419.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.86x = 845,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,990.48/1,343.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.52

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