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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.62, 2,015.48 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.62, 2,015.48 and 369.72 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.62 : 2,015.48 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.62/2,015.48 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.62x = 2,015.48 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.62x = 745,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,163.27/1,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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