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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.54, 2,058.80 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.54, 2,058.80 and 346.54 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.54 : 2,058.80 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.54/2,058.80 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.54x = 2,058.80 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.54x = 713,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,456.55/1,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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