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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.87, 2,002.16 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.87, 2,002.16 and 361.07 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.87 : 2,002.16 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.87/2,002.16 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.87x = 2,002.16 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.87x = 722,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,910.80/1,334.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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