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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.16, 2,029.74 and 379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.16, 2,029.74 and 379.29 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.16 : 2,029.74 = 379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.16/2,029.74 = 379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.16x = 2,029.74 × 379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.16x = 769,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,860.08/1,353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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