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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.90, 2,015.58 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.90, 2,015.58 and 369.74 is: 554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.90 : 2,015.58 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.90/2,015.58 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.90x = 2,015.58 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.90x = 745,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,240.55/1,343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.54

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