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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.23, 2,001.39 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.23, 2,001.39 and 360.34 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.23 : 2,001.39 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.23/2,001.39 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.23x = 2,001.39 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.23x = 721,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,180.87/1,334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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