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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.90, 2,021.60 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.90, 2,021.60 and 373.74 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.90 : 2,021.60 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.90/2,021.60 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.90x = 2,021.60 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.90x = 755,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,552.78/1,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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