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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.52, 2,019.42 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.52, 2,019.42 and 372.68 is: 558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.52 : 2,019.42 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.52/2,019.42 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.52x = 2,019.42 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.52x = 752,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,587.35/1,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.91

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