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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.27, 2,029.66 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.27, 2,029.66 and 379.14 is: 568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.27 : 2,029.66 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.27/2,029.66 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.27x = 2,029.66 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.27x = 769,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,525.29/1,353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.64

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