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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.97, 2,030.77 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.97, 2,030.77 and 380.15 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.97 : 2,030.77 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.97/2,030.77 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.97x = 2,030.77 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.97x = 771,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,997.22/1,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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