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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.90, 2,021.85 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.90, 2,021.85 and 373.92 is: 560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.90 : 2,021.85 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.90/2,021.85 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.90x = 2,021.85 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.90x = 756,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,010.15/1,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.88

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