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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.33, 2,028.62 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.33, 2,028.62 and 378.44 is: 567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.33 : 2,028.62 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.33/2,028.62 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.33x = 2,028.62 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.33x = 767,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,709.06/1,352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.69

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