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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.62, 2,013.93 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.62, 2,013.93 and 368.73 is: 553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.62 : 2,013.93 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.62/2,013.93 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.62x = 2,013.93 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.62x = 742,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,596.41/1,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.10

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