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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.64, 2,015.18 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.64, 2,015.18 and 369.62 is: 554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.64 : 2,015.18 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.64/2,015.18 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.64x = 2,015.18 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.64x = 744,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,850.83/1,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.35

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