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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.33, 2,034.49 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.33, 2,034.49 and 382.44 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.33 : 2,034.49 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.33/2,034.49 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.33x = 2,034.49 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.33x = 778,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,070.36/1,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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