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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.14, 1,379.13 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.14, 1,379.13 and 342.06 is: 513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.14 : 1,379.13 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.14/1,379.13 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.14x = 1,379.13 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.14x = 471,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,745.21/919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.25

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