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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.91, 2,012.94 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.91, 2,012.94 and 367.99 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.91 : 2,012.94 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.91/2,012.94 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.91x = 2,012.94 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.91x = 740,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,741.79/1,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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