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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.31, 2,043.48 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.31, 2,043.48 and 336.31 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.31 : 2,043.48 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.31/2,043.48 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.31x = 2,043.48 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.31x = 687,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,242.76/1,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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