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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.61, 2,032.07 and 380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.61, 2,032.07 and 380.73 is: 571.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.61 : 2,032.07 = 380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.61/2,032.07 = 380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.61x = 2,032.07 × 380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.61x = 773,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,668.11/1,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.14

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