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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.22, 2,014.58 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.22, 2,014.58 and 369.12 is: 553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.22 : 2,014.58 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.22/2,014.58 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.22x = 2,014.58 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.22x = 743,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,621.77/1,343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.61

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