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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.70, 2,031.83 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.70, 2,031.83 and 380.58 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.70 : 2,031.83 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.70/2,031.83 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.70x = 2,031.83 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.70x = 773,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,273.86/1,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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