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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.23, 2,020.95 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.23, 2,020.95 and 373.41 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.23 : 2,020.95 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.23/2,020.95 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.23x = 2,020.95 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.23x = 754,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,642.94/1,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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