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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.89, 2,032.70 and 576.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.89, 2,032.70 and 576.49 is: 864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.89 : 2,032.70 = 576.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.89/2,032.70 = 576.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.89x = 2,032.70 × 576.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.89x = 1,171,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,827.58/1,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.25

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