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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.33, 2,017.78 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.33, 2,017.78 and 371.20 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.33 : 2,017.78 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.33/2,017.78 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.33x = 2,017.78 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.33x = 748,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,999.94/1,345.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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