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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.99, 2,017.49 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.99, 2,017.49 and 420.51 is: 630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.99 : 2,017.49 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.99/2,017.49 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.99x = 2,017.49 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.99x = 848,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,374.72/1,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.77

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