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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.24, 2,015.88 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.24, 2,015.88 and 419.52 is: 629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.24 : 2,015.88 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.24/2,015.88 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.24x = 2,015.88 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.24x = 845,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,701.98/1,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.13

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