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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.98, 2,020.20 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.98, 2,020.20 and 373.06 is: 559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.98 : 2,020.20 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.98/2,020.20 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.98x = 2,020.20 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.98x = 753,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,655.81/1,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.52

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