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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.87, 2,014.40 and 369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.87, 2,014.40 and 369.07 is: 553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.87 : 2,014.40 = 369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.87/2,014.40 = 369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.87x = 2,014.40 × 369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.87x = 743,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,452.76/1,342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.63

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