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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.40, 2,021.04 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.40, 2,021.04 and 373.44 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.40 : 2,021.04 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.40/2,021.04 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.40x = 2,021.04 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.40x = 754,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,737.18/1,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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