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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.94, 2,015.94 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.94, 2,015.94 and 370.08 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.94 : 2,015.94 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.94/2,015.94 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.94x = 2,015.94 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.94x = 746,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,059.08/1,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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