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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.44, 2,031.56 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.44, 2,031.56 and 380.50 is: 570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.44 : 2,031.56 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.44/2,031.56 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.44x = 2,031.56 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.44x = 773,008.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,008.58/1,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.72

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