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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.65, 2,073.99 and 342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.65, 2,073.99 and 342.67 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.65 : 2,073.99 = 342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.65/2,073.99 = 342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.65x = 2,073.99 × 342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.65x = 710,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,694.15/1,382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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