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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.80, 2,032.08 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.80, 2,032.08 and 380.94 is: 571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.80 : 2,032.08 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.80/2,032.08 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.80x = 2,032.08 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.80x = 774,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,100.56/1,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.38

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