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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.94, 2,020.53 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.94, 2,020.53 and 373.04 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.94 : 2,020.53 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.94/2,020.53 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.94x = 2,020.53 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.94x = 753,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,743.02/1,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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