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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.12, 2,001.17 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.12, 2,001.17 and 360.32 is: 540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.12 : 2,001.17 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.12/2,001.17 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.12x = 2,001.17 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.12x = 721,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,049.77/1,334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.47

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