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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.95, 2,020.46 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.95, 2,020.46 and 373.06 is: 559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.95 : 2,020.46 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.95/2,020.46 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.95x = 2,020.46 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.95x = 753,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,762.82/1,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.61

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