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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348, 2,021.76 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348, 2,021.76 and 374.16 is: 561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348 : 2,021.76 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348/2,021.76 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348x = 2,021.76 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348x = 756,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,461.72/1,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.17

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