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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.80, 2,021.70 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.80, 2,021.70 and 373.97 is: 560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.80 : 2,021.70 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.80/2,021.70 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.80x = 2,021.70 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.80x = 756,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,061.61/1,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.96

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