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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.74, 2,014.12 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.74, 2,014.12 and 368.82 is: 553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.74 : 2,014.12 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.74/2,014.12 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.74x = 2,014.12 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.74x = 742,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,847.74/1,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.23

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