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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.29, 2,032.94 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.29, 2,032.94 and 381.40 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.29 : 2,032.94 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.29/2,032.94 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.29x = 2,032.94 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.29x = 775,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,353.15/1,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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