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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.82, 2,024.51 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.82, 2,024.51 and 375.66 is: 563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.82 : 2,024.51 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.82/2,024.51 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.82x = 2,024.51 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.82x = 760,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,525.55/1,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.43

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