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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.92, 2,034.05 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.92, 2,034.05 and 382.03 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.92 : 2,034.05 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.92/2,034.05 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.92x = 2,034.05 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.92x = 777,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,068.12/1,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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