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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.50, 2,016.80 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.50, 2,016.80 and 419.99 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.50 : 2,016.80 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.50/2,016.80 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.50x = 2,016.80 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.50x = 847,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,025.22/1,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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