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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.34, 2,031.20 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.34, 2,031.20 and 380.42 is: 570.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.34 : 2,031.20 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.34/2,031.20 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.34x = 2,031.20 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.34x = 772,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,699.90/1,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.54

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