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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.05, 2,031.40 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.05, 2,031.40 and 380.14 is: 570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.05 : 2,031.40 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.05/2,031.40 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.05x = 2,031.40 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.05x = 772,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,216.40/1,354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.30

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