Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.19, 2,028 and 378.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,352.19, 2,028 and 378.03 is: 566.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,352.19 : 2,028 = 378.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,352.19/2,028 = 378.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,352.19x = 2,028 × 378.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,352.19x = 766,644.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,644.84/1,352.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566.97
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