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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.28, 2,031.41 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.28, 2,031.41 and 380.37 is: 570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.28 : 2,031.41 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.28/2,031.41 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.28x = 2,031.41 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.28x = 772,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,685.52/1,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.55

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