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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.42, 2,019.62 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.42, 2,019.62 and 372.52 is: 558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.42 : 2,019.62 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.42/2,019.62 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.42x = 2,019.62 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.42x = 752,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,340.94/1,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.77

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