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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.46, 2,022.71 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.46, 2,022.71 and 374.56 is: 561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.46 : 2,022.71 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.46/2,022.71 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.46x = 2,022.71 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.46x = 757,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,629.72/1,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.85

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