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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.75, 2,012.54 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.75, 2,012.54 and 367.86 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.75 : 2,012.54 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.75/2,012.54 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.75x = 2,012.54 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.75x = 740,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,331.13/1,341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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