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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.75, 2,041.13 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.75, 2,041.13 and 334.75 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.75 : 2,041.13 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.75/2,041.13 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.75x = 2,041.13 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.75x = 683,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,268.27/1,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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