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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.34, 2,019.61 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.34, 2,019.61 and 372.44 is: 558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.34 : 2,019.61 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.34/2,019.61 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.34x = 2,019.61 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.34x = 752,173.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,173.45/1,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.68

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