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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.28, 2,019.21 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.28, 2,019.21 and 372.39 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.28 : 2,019.21 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.28/2,019.21 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.28x = 2,019.21 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.28x = 751,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,933.61/1,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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