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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.18, 2,034.27 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.18, 2,034.27 and 382.29 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.18 : 2,034.27 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.18/2,034.27 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.18x = 2,034.27 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.18x = 777,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,681.08/1,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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