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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.05, 2,020.70 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.05, 2,020.70 and 373.16 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.05 : 2,020.70 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.05/2,020.70 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.05x = 2,020.70 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.05x = 754,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,050.40/1,347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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