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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.64, 2,031.96 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.64, 2,031.96 and 380.75 is: 571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.64 : 2,031.96 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.64/2,031.96 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.64x = 2,031.96 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.64x = 773,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,668.77/1,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.13

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