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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.45, 2,018.28 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.45, 2,018.28 and 371.55 is: 557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.45 : 2,018.28 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.45/2,018.28 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.45x = 2,018.28 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.45x = 749,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,891.93/1,345.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.35

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