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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.95, 2,032.34 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.95, 2,032.34 and 381.15 is: 571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.95 : 2,032.34 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.95/2,032.34 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.95x = 2,032.34 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.95x = 774,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,624.49/1,354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.70

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