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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.77, 2,022.80 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.77, 2,022.80 and 374.93 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.77 : 2,022.80 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.77/2,022.80 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.77x = 2,022.80 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.77x = 758,396.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,396.42/1,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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