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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.54, 2,029.08 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.54, 2,029.08 and 378.92 is: 568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.54 : 2,029.08 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.54/2,029.08 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.54x = 2,029.08 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.54x = 768,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,858.99/1,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.46

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