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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.17, 2,014.80 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.17, 2,014.80 and 369.46 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.17 : 2,014.80 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.17/2,014.80 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.17x = 2,014.80 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.17x = 744,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,388.01/1,343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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