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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.62, 2,030.18 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.62, 2,030.18 and 379.82 is: 569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.62 : 2,030.18 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.62/2,030.18 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.62x = 2,030.18 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.62x = 771,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,102.97/1,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.66

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