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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.41, 2,033.12 and 381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.41, 2,033.12 and 381.55 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.41 : 2,033.12 = 381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.41/2,033.12 = 381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.41x = 2,033.12 × 381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.41x = 775,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,736.94/1,355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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