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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.96, 2,016.77 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.96, 2,016.77 and 420.62 is: 630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.96 : 2,016.77 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.96/2,016.77 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.96x = 2,016.77 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.96x = 848,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,281.61/1,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.71

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