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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.51, 2,016.83 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.51, 2,016.83 and 420.09 is: 630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.51 : 2,016.83 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.51/2,016.83 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.51x = 2,016.83 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.51x = 847,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,240.45/1,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.15

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