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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.35, 2,019.52 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.35, 2,019.52 and 372.45 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.35 : 2,019.52 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.35/2,019.52 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.35x = 2,019.52 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.35x = 752,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,170.22/1,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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