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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.60, 2,024.42 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.60, 2,024.42 and 375.72 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.60 : 2,024.42 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.60/2,024.42 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.60x = 2,024.42 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.60x = 760,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,615.08/1,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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