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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.51, 2,020.90 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.51, 2,020.90 and 373.38 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.51 : 2,020.90 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.51/2,020.90 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.51x = 2,020.90 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.51x = 754,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,563.64/1,347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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