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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.28, 2,034.08 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.28, 2,034.08 and 382.48 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.28 : 2,034.08 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.28/2,034.08 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.28x = 2,034.08 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.28x = 777,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,994.92/1,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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