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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.32, 2,056.97 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.32, 2,056.97 and 345.32 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.32 : 2,056.97 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.32/2,056.97 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.32x = 2,056.97 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.32x = 710,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,302.60/1,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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