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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.71, 2,023.07 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.71, 2,023.07 and 374.90 is: 562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.71 : 2,023.07 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.71/2,023.07 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.71x = 2,023.07 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.71x = 758,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,436.95/1,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.34

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