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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.49, 2,033.24 and 381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.49, 2,033.24 and 381.47 is: 572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.49 : 2,033.24 = 381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.49/2,033.24 = 381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.49x = 2,033.24 × 381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.49x = 775,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,607.99/1,355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.20

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