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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.71, 2,030.56 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.71, 2,030.56 and 379.88 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.71 : 2,030.56 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.71/2,030.56 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.71x = 2,030.56 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.71x = 771,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,373.26/1,353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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