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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.39, 2,031.65 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.39, 2,031.65 and 380.59 is: 570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.39 : 2,031.65 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.39/2,031.65 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.39x = 2,031.65 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.39x = 773,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,225.67/1,354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.90

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