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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.28, 2,022.44 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.28, 2,022.44 and 374.37 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.28 : 2,022.44 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.28/2,022.44 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.28x = 2,022.44 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.28x = 757,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,141.80/1,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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