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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.94, 2,074.41 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.94, 2,074.41 and 342.95 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.94 : 2,074.41 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.94/2,074.41 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.94x = 2,074.41 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.94x = 711,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,408.54/1,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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