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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.96, 2,019.02 and 372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.96, 2,019.02 and 372.14 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.96 : 2,019.02 = 372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.96/2,019.02 = 372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.96x = 2,019.02 × 372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.96x = 751,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,356.24/1,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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