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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.88, 2,021.96 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.88, 2,021.96 and 373.98 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.88 : 2,021.96 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.88/2,021.96 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.88x = 2,021.96 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.88x = 756,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,181.12/1,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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