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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.33, 2,017.33 and 420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.33, 2,017.33 and 420.98 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.33 : 2,017.33 = 420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.33/2,017.33 = 420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.33x = 2,017.33 × 420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.33x = 849,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,259.57/1,345.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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