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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.73, 2,017.50 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.73, 2,017.50 and 420.39 is: 630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.73 : 2,017.50 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.73/2,017.50 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.73x = 2,017.50 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.73x = 848,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,126.74/1,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.70

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