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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.61, 2,002.03 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.61, 2,002.03 and 360.72 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.61 : 2,002.03 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.61/2,002.03 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.61x = 2,002.03 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.61x = 722,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,172.26/1,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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