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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.72, 2,001.92 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.72, 2,001.92 and 360.92 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.72 : 2,001.92 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.72/2,001.92 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.72x = 2,001.92 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.72x = 722,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,532.97/1,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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