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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.78, 2,017.17 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.78, 2,017.17 and 370.94 is: 556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.78 : 2,017.17 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.78/2,017.17 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.78x = 2,017.17 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.78x = 748,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,238.95/1,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.40

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