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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.30, 2,020.86 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.30, 2,020.86 and 360.04 is: 540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.30 : 2,020.86 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.30/2,020.86 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.30x = 2,020.86 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.30x = 727,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,590.43/1,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.04

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