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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.88, 2,015.09 and 419.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.88, 2,015.09 and 419.19 is: 628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.88 : 2,015.09 = 419.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.88/2,015.09 = 419.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.88x = 2,015.09 × 419.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.88x = 844,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,703.48/1,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.56

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