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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.93, 2,014.13 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.93, 2,014.13 and 368.91 is: 553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.93 : 2,014.13 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.93/2,014.13 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.93x = 2,014.13 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.93x = 743,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,020.78/1,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.28

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