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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.77, 2,031.75 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.77, 2,031.75 and 380.97 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.77 : 2,031.75 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.77/2,031.75 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.77x = 2,031.75 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.77x = 774,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,035.80/1,354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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