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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.48, 2,033.48 and 575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.48, 2,033.48 and 575.48 is: 863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.48 : 2,033.48 = 575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.48/2,033.48 = 575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.48x = 2,033.48 × 575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.48x = 1,170,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,214.03/1,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.32

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