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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.52, 2,001.60 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.52, 2,001.60 and 360.66 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.52 : 2,001.60 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.52/2,001.60 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.52x = 2,001.60 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.52x = 721,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,897.06/1,334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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