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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.55, 2,019.82 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.55, 2,019.82 and 372.72 is: 559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.55 : 2,019.82 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.55/2,019.82 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.55x = 2,019.82 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.55x = 752,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,827.31/1,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.08

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