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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.06, 2,034.21 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.06, 2,034.21 and 382.20 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.06 : 2,034.21 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.06/2,034.21 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.06x = 2,034.21 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.06x = 777,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,475.06/1,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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