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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.62, 2,028.70 and 378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.62, 2,028.70 and 378.55 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.62 : 2,028.70 = 378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.62/2,028.70 = 378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.62x = 2,028.70 × 378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.62x = 767,964.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,964.39/1,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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