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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.28, 2,018.12 and 420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.28, 2,018.12 and 420.91 is: 631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.28 : 2,018.12 = 420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.28/2,018.12 = 420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.28x = 2,018.12 × 420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.28x = 849,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,439.74/1,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.42

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