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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.12, 2,020.46 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.12, 2,020.46 and 373.05 is: 559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.12 : 2,020.46 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.12/2,020.46 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.12x = 2,020.46 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.12x = 753,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,730.74/1,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.51

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