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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.43, 2,012.05 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.43, 2,012.05 and 367.46 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.43 : 2,012.05 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.43/2,012.05 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.43x = 2,012.05 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.43x = 739,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,336.91/1,341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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