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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.44, 2,023.75 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.44, 2,023.75 and 375.61 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.44 : 2,023.75 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.44/2,023.75 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.44x = 2,023.75 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.44x = 760,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,140.74/1,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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