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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.57, 2,022.86 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.57, 2,022.86 and 374.65 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.57 : 2,022.86 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.57/2,022.86 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.57x = 2,022.86 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.57x = 757,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,864.50/1,348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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