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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.05, 2,017.59 and 420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.05, 2,017.59 and 420.54 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.05 : 2,017.59 = 420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.05/2,017.59 = 420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.05x = 2,017.59 × 420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.05x = 848,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,477.30/1,345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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