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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.88, 2,054.82 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.88, 2,054.82 and 343.88 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.88 : 2,054.82 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.88/2,054.82 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.88x = 2,054.82 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.88x = 706,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,601.23/1,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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