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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.72, 2,001.89 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.72, 2,001.89 and 360.84 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.72 : 2,001.89 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.72/2,001.89 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.72x = 2,001.89 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.72x = 722,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,361.99/1,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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