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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.70, 2,021.55 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.70, 2,021.55 and 373.72 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.70 : 2,021.55 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.70/2,021.55 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.70x = 2,021.55 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.70x = 755,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,493.67/1,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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