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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.14, 2,052.20 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.14, 2,052.20 and 342.14 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.14 : 2,052.20 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.14/2,052.20 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.14x = 2,052.20 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.14x = 702,138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,138.00/1,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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