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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.23, 2,033.33 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.23, 2,033.33 and 575.60 is: 862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.23 : 2,033.33 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.23/2,033.33 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.23x = 2,033.33 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.23x = 1,170,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,371.70/1,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.96

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