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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.97, 2,016.26 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.97, 2,016.26 and 370.15 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.97 : 2,016.26 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.97/2,016.26 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.97x = 2,016.26 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.97x = 746,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,318.64/1,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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