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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.10, 2,001.18 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.10, 2,001.18 and 360.24 is: 540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.10 : 2,001.18 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.10/2,001.18 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.10x = 2,001.18 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.10x = 720,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,905.08/1,334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.37

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