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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.72, 2,024.70 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.72, 2,024.70 and 375.83 is: 563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.72 : 2,024.70 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.72/2,024.70 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.72x = 2,024.70 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.72x = 760,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,932.88/1,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.77

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