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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.87, 2,033.84 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.87, 2,033.84 and 381.94 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.87 : 2,033.84 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.87/2,033.84 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.87x = 2,033.84 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.87x = 776,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,800.72/1,355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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