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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.22, 2,016.56 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.22, 2,016.56 and 419.56 is: 629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.22 : 2,016.56 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.22/2,016.56 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.22x = 2,016.56 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.22x = 846,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,063.92/1,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.41

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