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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.99, 2,027.68 and 378.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.99, 2,027.68 and 378.19 is: 567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.99 : 2,027.68 = 378.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.99/2,027.68 = 378.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.99x = 2,027.68 × 378.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.99x = 766,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,846.41/1,351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.20

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