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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.63, 2,058.94 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.63, 2,058.94 and 346.63 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.63 : 2,058.94 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.63/2,058.94 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.63x = 2,058.94 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.63x = 713,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,690.37/1,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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