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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.83, 2,032.27 and 575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.83, 2,032.27 and 575.70 is: 862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.83 : 2,032.27 = 575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.83/2,032.27 = 575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.83x = 2,032.27 × 575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.83x = 1,169,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,977.84/1,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.92

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