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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.19, 2,073.29 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.19, 2,073.29 and 342.20 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.19 : 2,073.29 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.19/2,073.29 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.19x = 2,073.29 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.19x = 709,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,467.76/1,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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