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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.40, 2,054.09 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.40, 2,054.09 and 343.40 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.40 : 2,054.09 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.40/2,054.09 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.40x = 2,054.09 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.40x = 705,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,372.79/1,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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