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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.34, 2,018.08 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.34, 2,018.08 and 420.90 is: 631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.34 : 2,018.08 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.34/2,018.08 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.34x = 2,018.08 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.34x = 849,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,402.83/1,345.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.37

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