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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.49, 2,022.50 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.49, 2,022.50 and 374.36 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.49 : 2,022.50 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.49/2,022.50 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.49x = 2,022.50 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.49x = 757,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,143.10/1,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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