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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.06, 2,020.34 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.06, 2,020.34 and 373.23 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.06 : 2,020.34 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.06/2,020.34 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.06x = 2,020.34 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.06x = 754,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,051.50/1,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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