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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.69, 2,020.14 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.69, 2,020.14 and 372.78 is: 559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.69 : 2,020.14 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.69/2,020.14 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.69x = 2,020.14 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.69x = 753,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,067.79/1,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.20

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