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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.72, 2,030.66 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.72, 2,030.66 and 379.90 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.72 : 2,030.66 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.72/2,030.66 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.72x = 2,030.66 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.72x = 771,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,443.61/1,353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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