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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.95, 2,015.99 and 370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.95, 2,015.99 and 370.03 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.95 : 2,015.99 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.95/2,015.99 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.95x = 2,015.99 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.95x = 745,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,976.78/1,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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