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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.53, 2,030.36 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.53, 2,030.36 and 379.62 is: 569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.53 : 2,030.36 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.53/2,030.36 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.53x = 2,030.36 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.53x = 770,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,765.26/1,353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.45

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