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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.02, 2,020.17 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.02, 2,020.17 and 373.18 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.02 : 2,020.17 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.02/2,020.17 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.02x = 2,020.17 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.02x = 753,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,887.04/1,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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