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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.67, 2,001.95 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.67, 2,001.95 and 360.79 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.67 : 2,001.95 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.67/2,001.95 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.67x = 2,001.95 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.67x = 722,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,283.54/1,334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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