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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.30, 2,016.54 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.30, 2,016.54 and 419.78 is: 629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.30 : 2,016.54 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.30/2,016.54 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.30x = 2,016.54 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.30x = 846,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,503.16/1,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.70

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