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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.90, 2,029.46 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.90, 2,029.46 and 379.08 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.90 : 2,029.46 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.90/2,029.46 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.90x = 2,029.46 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.90x = 769,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,325.80/1,352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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