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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.12, 2,023.45 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.12, 2,023.45 and 375.05 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.12 : 2,023.45 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.12/2,023.45 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.12x = 2,023.45 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.12x = 758,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,894.92/1,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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