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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.82, 2,023.23 and 374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.82, 2,023.23 and 374.99 is: 562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.82 : 2,023.23 = 374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.82/2,023.23 = 374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.82x = 2,023.23 × 374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.82x = 758,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,691.02/1,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.49

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