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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.63, 2,012.16 and 367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.63, 2,012.16 and 367.51 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.63 : 2,012.16 = 367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.63/2,012.16 = 367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.63x = 2,012.16 × 367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.63x = 739,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,488.92/1,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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