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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.82, 2,021.73 and 373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.82, 2,021.73 and 373.99 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.82 : 2,021.73 = 373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.82/2,021.73 = 373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.82x = 2,021.73 × 373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.82x = 756,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,106.80/1,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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