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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.48, 2,034.98 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.48, 2,034.98 and 576.48 is: 864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.48 : 2,034.98 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.48/2,034.98 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.48x = 2,034.98 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.48x = 1,173,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,125.27/1,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.83

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