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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.71, 2,021.57 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.71, 2,021.57 and 373.82 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.71 : 2,021.57 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.71/2,021.57 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.71x = 2,021.57 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.71x = 755,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,692.72/1,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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