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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.92, 2,027.91 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.92, 2,027.91 and 378.05 is: 567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.92 : 2,027.91 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.92/2,027.91 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.92x = 2,027.91 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.92x = 766,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,641.24/1,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.08

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