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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.12, 2,011.53 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.12, 2,011.53 and 367.32 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.12 : 2,011.53 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.12/2,011.53 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.12x = 2,011.53 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.12x = 738,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,875.20/1,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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