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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.62, 2,023.06 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.62, 2,023.06 and 374.74 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.62 : 2,023.06 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.62/2,023.06 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.62x = 2,023.06 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.62x = 758,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,121.50/1,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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