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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.96, 2,015.71 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.96, 2,015.71 and 356.78 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.96 : 2,015.71 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.96/2,015.71 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.96x = 2,015.71 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.96x = 719,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,169.16/1,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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