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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.79, 2,012.32 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.79, 2,012.32 and 367.66 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.79 : 2,012.32 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.79/2,012.32 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.79x = 2,012.32 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.79x = 739,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,849.57/1,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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