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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.52, 2,060.28 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.52, 2,060.28 and 347.52 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.52 : 2,060.28 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.52/2,060.28 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.52x = 2,060.28 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.52x = 715,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,988.51/1,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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