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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.22, 2,023.56 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.22, 2,023.56 and 375.06 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.22 : 2,023.56 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.22/2,023.56 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.22x = 2,023.56 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.22x = 758,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,956.41/1,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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