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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.73, 2,021.58 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.73, 2,021.58 and 373.83 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.73 : 2,021.58 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.73/2,021.58 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.73x = 2,021.58 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.73x = 755,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,727.25/1,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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