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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.42, 2,018.12 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.42, 2,018.12 and 371.52 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.42 : 2,018.12 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.42/2,018.12 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.42x = 2,018.12 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.42x = 749,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,765.30/1,345.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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