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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.72, 2,026.38 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.72, 2,026.38 and 376.90 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.72 : 2,026.38 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.72/2,026.38 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.72x = 2,026.38 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.72x = 763,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,742.62/1,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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