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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.12, 2,011.74 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.12, 2,011.74 and 367.26 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.12 : 2,011.74 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.12/2,011.74 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.12x = 2,011.74 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.12x = 738,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,831.63/1,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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