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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.07, 2,017.55 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.07, 2,017.55 and 371.15 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.07 : 2,017.55 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.07/2,017.55 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.07x = 2,017.55 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.07x = 748,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,803.59/1,345.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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