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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.77, 2,032.09 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.77, 2,032.09 and 380.88 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.77 : 2,032.09 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.77/2,032.09 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.77x = 2,032.09 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.77x = 773,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,982.44/1,354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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