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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.38, 2,031.32 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.38, 2,031.32 and 380.30 is: 570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.38 : 2,031.32 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.38/2,031.32 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.38x = 2,031.32 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.38x = 772,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,511.00/1,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.38

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