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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.62, 2,012.48 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.62, 2,012.48 and 367.72 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.62 : 2,012.48 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.62/2,012.48 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.62x = 2,012.48 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.62x = 740,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,029.15/1,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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