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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.71, 2,028.97 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.71, 2,028.97 and 378.78 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.71 : 2,028.97 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.71/2,028.97 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.71x = 2,028.97 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.71x = 768,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,533.26/1,352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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