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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.96, 2,040.04 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.96, 2,040.04 and 372.94 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.96 : 2,040.04 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.96/2,040.04 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.96x = 2,040.04 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.96x = 760,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,812.52/1,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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