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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.87, 2,029.31 and 378.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.87, 2,029.31 and 378.95 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.87 : 2,029.31 = 378.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.87/2,029.31 = 378.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.87x = 2,029.31 × 378.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.87x = 768,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,994.98/1,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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