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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.98, 2,015.86 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.98, 2,015.86 and 370.09 is: 555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.98 : 2,015.86 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.98/2,015.86 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.98x = 2,015.86 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.98x = 746,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,049.63/1,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.10

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