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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.08, 2,029.44 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.08, 2,029.44 and 379.16 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.08 : 2,029.44 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.08/2,029.44 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.08x = 2,029.44 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.08x = 769,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,482.47/1,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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