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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.90, 2,023.35 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.90, 2,023.35 and 374.92 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.90 : 2,023.35 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.90/2,023.35 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.90x = 2,023.35 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.90x = 758,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,594.38/1,348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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