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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.96, 2,029.43 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.96, 2,029.43 and 379.13 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.96 : 2,029.43 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.96/2,029.43 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.96x = 2,029.43 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.96x = 769,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,423.82/1,352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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