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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350, 2,024.76 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350, 2,024.76 and 376.20 is: 564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350 : 2,024.76 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350/2,024.76 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350x = 2,024.76 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350x = 761,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,714.71/1,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.23

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