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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.17, 2,080.74 and 347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.17, 2,080.74 and 347.17 is: 520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.17 : 2,080.74 = 347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.17/2,080.74 = 347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.17x = 2,080.74 × 347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.17x = 722,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,365.30/1,387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.75

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