Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373, 2,059.50 and 347
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,373, 2,059.50 and 347 is: 520.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,373 : 2,059.50 = 347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,373/2,059.50 = 347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,373x = 2,059.50 × 347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,373x = 714,646.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,646.50/1,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520.50
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