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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.82, 2,033.80 and 431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.82, 2,033.80 and 431.45 is: 647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.82 : 2,033.80 = 431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.82/2,033.80 = 431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.82x = 2,033.80 × 431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.82x = 877,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,483.01/1,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.20

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