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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.80, 2,012.57 and 368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.80, 2,012.57 and 368.05 is: 552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.80 : 2,012.57 = 368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.80/2,012.57 = 368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.80x = 2,012.57 × 368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.80x = 740,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,714.49/1,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.03

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