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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.76, 2,053.18 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.76, 2,053.18 and 342.76 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.76 : 2,053.18 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.76/2,053.18 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.76x = 2,053.18 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.76x = 703,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,747.98/1,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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