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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.61, 2,021.41 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.61, 2,021.41 and 373.71 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.61 : 2,021.41 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.61/2,021.41 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.61x = 2,021.41 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.61x = 755,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,424.54/1,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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