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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.99, 2,031.12 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.99, 2,031.12 and 380.09 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.99 : 2,031.12 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.99/2,031.12 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.99x = 2,031.12 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.99x = 772,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,006.50/1,353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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