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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.79, 2,033.76 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.79, 2,033.76 and 381.96 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.79 : 2,033.76 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.79/2,033.76 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.79x = 2,033.76 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.79x = 776,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,814.97/1,355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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