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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.50, 2,030.35 and 379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.50, 2,030.35 and 379.57 is: 569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.50 : 2,030.35 = 379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.50/2,030.35 = 379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.50x = 2,030.35 × 379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.50x = 770,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,649.80/1,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.38

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