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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.41, 2,047.96 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.41, 2,047.96 and 378.30 is: 567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.41 : 2,047.96 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.41/2,047.96 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.41x = 2,047.96 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.41x = 774,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,743.74/1,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.41

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