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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.04, 2,016.32 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.04, 2,016.32 and 419.72 is: 629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.04 : 2,016.32 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.04/2,016.32 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.04x = 2,016.32 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.04x = 846,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,289.83/1,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.66

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