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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.37, 2,020.82 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.37, 2,020.82 and 373.55 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.37 : 2,020.82 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.37/2,020.82 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.37x = 2,020.82 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.37x = 754,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,865.34/1,347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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