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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.97, 2,019.26 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.97, 2,019.26 and 372.15 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.97 : 2,019.26 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.97/2,019.26 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.97x = 2,019.26 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.97x = 751,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,467.61/1,345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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