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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.81, 2,033.78 and 431.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.81, 2,033.78 and 431.43 is: 647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.81 : 2,033.78 = 431.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.81/2,033.78 = 431.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.81x = 2,033.78 × 431.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.81x = 877,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,433.71/1,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.17

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