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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.99, 2,032.76 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.99, 2,032.76 and 381.13 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.99 : 2,032.76 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.99/2,032.76 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.99x = 2,032.76 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.99x = 774,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,743.91/1,354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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