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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.81, 2,022.96 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.81, 2,022.96 and 374.92 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.81 : 2,022.96 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.81/2,022.96 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.81x = 2,022.96 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.81x = 758,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,436.17/1,348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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