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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.94, 2,014.38 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.94, 2,014.38 and 369.02 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.94 : 2,014.38 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.94/2,014.38 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.94x = 2,014.38 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.94x = 743,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,346.51/1,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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