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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.24, 2,032.88 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.24, 2,032.88 and 381.36 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.24 : 2,032.88 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.24/2,032.88 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.24x = 2,032.88 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.24x = 775,257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,257.21/1,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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