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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.44, 2,018.08 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.44, 2,018.08 and 371.52 is: 557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.44 : 2,018.08 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.44/2,018.08 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.44x = 2,018.08 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.44x = 749,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,757.08/1,345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.26

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