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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.70, 2,033.64 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.70, 2,033.64 and 576.06 is: 864.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.70 : 2,033.64 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.70/2,033.64 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.70x = 2,033.64 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.70x = 1,171,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,498.66/1,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.13

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