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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.81, 2,069.72 and 353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.81, 2,069.72 and 353.81 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.81 : 2,069.72 = 353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.81/2,069.72 = 353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.81x = 2,069.72 × 353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.81x = 732,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,292.37/1,379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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