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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.15, 2,021.99 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.15, 2,021.99 and 374.02 is: 560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.15 : 2,021.99 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.15/2,021.99 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.15x = 2,021.99 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.15x = 756,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,264.70/1,348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.96

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