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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.41, 2,034.45 and 576.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.41, 2,034.45 and 576.27 is: 864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.41 : 2,034.45 = 576.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.41/2,034.45 = 576.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.41x = 2,034.45 × 576.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.41x = 1,172,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,392.50/1,356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.33

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