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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.21, 2,019.35 and 372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.21, 2,019.35 and 372.31 is: 558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.21 : 2,019.35 = 372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.21/2,019.35 = 372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.21x = 2,019.35 × 372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.21x = 751,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,820.08/1,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.47

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