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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.88, 2,033.89 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.88, 2,033.89 and 381.95 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.88 : 2,033.89 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.88/2,033.89 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.88x = 2,033.89 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.88x = 776,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,844.29/1,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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