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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.63, 2,033.55 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.63, 2,033.55 and 381.74 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.63 : 2,033.55 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.63/2,033.55 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.63x = 2,033.55 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.63x = 776,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,287.38/1,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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