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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.45, 2,013.74 and 368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.45, 2,013.74 and 368.53 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.45 : 2,013.74 = 368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.45/2,013.74 = 368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.45x = 2,013.74 × 368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.45x = 742,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,111.69/1,342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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