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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.70, 2,032.21 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.70, 2,032.21 and 380.80 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.70 : 2,032.21 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.70/2,032.21 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.70x = 2,032.21 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.70x = 773,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,869.66/1,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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