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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.43 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.43 and 419.62 is: 629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.06 : 2,015.43 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.06/2,015.43 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.06x = 2,015.43 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.06x = 845,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,714.74/1,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.22

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