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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.44, 2,054.17 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.44, 2,054.17 and 343.44 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.44 : 2,054.17 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.44/2,054.17 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.44x = 2,054.17 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.44x = 705,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,484.14/1,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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