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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.61, 2,033.57 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.61, 2,033.57 and 381.73 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.61 : 2,033.57 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.61/2,033.57 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.61x = 2,033.57 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.61x = 776,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,274.68/1,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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