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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.28, 2,031.80 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.28, 2,031.80 and 380.39 is: 570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.28 : 2,031.80 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.28/2,031.80 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.28x = 2,031.80 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.28x = 772,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,864.34/1,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.68

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