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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.03, 2,012.81 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.03, 2,012.81 and 367.90 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.03 : 2,012.81 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.03/2,012.81 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.03x = 2,012.81 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.03x = 740,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,512.80/1,342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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