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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.62, 2,033.26 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.62, 2,033.26 and 381.79 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.62 : 2,033.26 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.62/2,033.26 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.62x = 2,033.26 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.62x = 776,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,278.34/1,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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