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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.94, 2,029.14 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.94, 2,029.14 and 378.84 is: 568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.94 : 2,029.14 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.94/2,029.14 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.94x = 2,029.14 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.94x = 768,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,719.40/1,352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.18

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