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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.97, 2,029.28 and 379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.97, 2,029.28 and 379.15 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.97 : 2,029.28 = 379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.97/2,029.28 = 379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.97x = 2,029.28 × 379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.97x = 769,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,394.54/1,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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