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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.42, 2,024.10 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.42, 2,024.10 and 375.44 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.42 : 2,024.10 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.42/2,024.10 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.42x = 2,024.10 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.42x = 759,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,917.98/1,349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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