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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.33, 2,033.06 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.33, 2,033.06 and 381.41 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.33 : 2,033.06 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.33/2,033.06 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.33x = 2,033.06 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.33x = 775,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,429.41/1,355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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