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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.58, 2,031.88 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.58, 2,031.88 and 380.76 is: 571.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.58 : 2,031.88 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.58/2,031.88 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.58x = 2,031.88 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.58x = 773,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,658.63/1,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.14

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