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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.79, 2,029.53 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.79, 2,029.53 and 378.90 is: 568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.79 : 2,029.53 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.79/2,029.53 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.79x = 2,029.53 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.79x = 768,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,988.92/1,352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.45

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