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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.36, 2,022.32 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.36, 2,022.32 and 374.56 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.36 : 2,022.32 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.36/2,022.32 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.36x = 2,022.32 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.36x = 757,478.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,478.31/1,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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