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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.99, 2,034.06 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.99, 2,034.06 and 382.16 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.99 : 2,034.06 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.99/2,034.06 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.99x = 2,034.06 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.99x = 777,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,334.46/1,355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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