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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.63, 2,052.94 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.63, 2,052.94 and 342.63 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.63 : 2,052.94 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.63/2,052.94 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.63x = 2,052.94 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.63x = 703,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,398.83/1,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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