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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.73, 2,054.54 and 382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.73, 2,054.54 and 382.53 is: 573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.73 : 2,054.54 = 382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.73/2,054.54 = 382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.73x = 2,054.54 × 382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.73x = 785,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,921.27/1,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.78

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