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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.05, 2,032.58 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.05, 2,032.58 and 381.16 is: 571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.05 : 2,032.58 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.05/2,032.58 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.05x = 2,032.58 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.05x = 774,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,738.19/1,355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.74

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