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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.38, 2,033.66 and 575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.38, 2,033.66 and 575.91 is: 864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.38 : 2,033.66 = 575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.38/2,033.66 = 575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.38x = 2,033.66 × 575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.38x = 1,171,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,202.25/1,355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.11

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