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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.56, 2,019.83 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.56, 2,019.83 and 372.66 is: 558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.56 : 2,019.83 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.56/2,019.83 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.56x = 2,019.83 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.56x = 752,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,710.78/1,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.99

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