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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.28, 2,080.94 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.28, 2,080.94 and 347.28 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.28 : 2,080.94 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.28/2,080.94 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.28x = 2,080.94 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.28x = 722,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,668.84/1,387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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