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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.13, 2,033.85 and 575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.13, 2,033.85 and 575.70 is: 863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.13 : 2,033.85 = 575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.13/2,033.85 = 575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.13x = 2,033.85 × 575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.13x = 1,170,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,887.45/1,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.40

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