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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.02, 2,079.03 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.02, 2,079.03 and 346.02 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.02 : 2,079.03 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.02/2,079.03 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.02x = 2,079.03 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.02x = 719,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,385.96/1,386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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