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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.05, 2,028.40 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.05, 2,028.40 and 378.14 is: 567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.05 : 2,028.40 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.05/2,028.40 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.05x = 2,028.40 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.05x = 767,008.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,008.09/1,352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.29

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