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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.76, 2,032.26 and 380.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.76, 2,032.26 and 380.87 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.76 : 2,032.26 = 380.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.76/2,032.26 = 380.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.76x = 2,032.26 × 380.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.76x = 774,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,026.87/1,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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