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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.94, 2,012.60 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.94, 2,012.60 and 368.12 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.94 : 2,012.60 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.94/2,012.60 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.94x = 2,012.60 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.94x = 740,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,866.41/1,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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