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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.40, 2,031.59 and 380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.40, 2,031.59 and 380.47 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.40 : 2,031.59 = 380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.40/2,031.59 = 380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.40x = 2,031.59 × 380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.40x = 772,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,959.05/1,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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