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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.38, 2,017.34 and 420.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.38, 2,017.34 and 420.69 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.38 : 2,017.34 = 420.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.38/2,017.34 = 420.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.38x = 2,017.34 × 420.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.38x = 848,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,672.66/1,345.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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