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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.14, 2,034.15 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.14, 2,034.15 and 382.17 is: 573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.14 : 2,034.15 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.14/2,034.15 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.14x = 2,034.15 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.14x = 777,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,391.11/1,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.24

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