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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.52, 2,017.92 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.52, 2,017.92 and 371.54 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.52 : 2,017.92 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.52/2,017.92 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.52x = 2,017.92 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.52x = 749,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,738.00/1,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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