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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.78, 2,019.94 and 372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.78, 2,019.94 and 372.67 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.78 : 2,019.94 = 372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.78/2,019.94 = 372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.78x = 2,019.94 × 372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.78x = 752,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,765.06/1,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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