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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.16, 2,033.94 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.16, 2,033.94 and 382 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.16 : 2,033.94 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.16/2,033.94 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.16x = 2,033.94 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.16x = 776,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,965.08/1,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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