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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.45, 2,032.93 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.45, 2,032.93 and 381.32 is: 571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.45 : 2,032.93 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.45/2,032.93 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.45x = 2,032.93 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.45x = 775,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,184.80/1,355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.90

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