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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.30 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.30 and 381.39 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.28 : 2,033.30 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.28/2,033.30 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.28x = 2,033.30 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.28x = 775,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,468.21/1,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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