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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.86, 2,053.26 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.86, 2,053.26 and 342.86 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.86 : 2,053.26 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.86/2,053.26 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.86x = 2,053.26 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.86x = 703,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,980.72/1,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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