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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.56, 2,028.84 and 378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.56, 2,028.84 and 378.58 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.56 : 2,028.84 = 378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.56/2,028.84 = 378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.56x = 2,028.84 × 378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.56x = 768,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,078.25/1,352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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