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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.58, 2,021.39 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.58, 2,021.39 and 373.69 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.58 : 2,021.39 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.58/2,021.39 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.58x = 2,021.39 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.58x = 755,373.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,373.23/1,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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