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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.54, 2,033.43 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.54, 2,033.43 and 381.65 is: 572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.54 : 2,033.43 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.54/2,033.43 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.54x = 2,033.43 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.54x = 776,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,048.39/1,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.50

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