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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.13, 2,058.19 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.13, 2,058.19 and 346.13 is: 519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.13 : 2,058.19 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.13/2,058.19 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.13x = 2,058.19 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.13x = 712,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,391.01/1,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.19

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