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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.08, 2,017.69 and 420.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.08, 2,017.69 and 420.64 is: 630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.08 : 2,017.69 = 420.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.08/2,017.69 = 420.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.08x = 2,017.69 × 420.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.08x = 848,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,715.03/1,345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.98

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