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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.67, 2,033.64 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.67, 2,033.64 and 381.77 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.67 : 2,033.64 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.67/2,033.64 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.67x = 2,033.64 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.67x = 776,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,382.74/1,355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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