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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.32, 2,033.05 and 381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.32, 2,033.05 and 381.49 is: 572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.32 : 2,033.05 = 381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.32/2,033.05 = 381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.32x = 2,033.05 × 381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.32x = 775,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,588.24/1,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.25

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