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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.04, 2,020.58 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.04, 2,020.58 and 373.14 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.04 : 2,020.58 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.04/2,020.58 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.04x = 2,020.58 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.04x = 753,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,959.22/1,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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