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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.50, 2,034.67 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.50, 2,034.67 and 382.57 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.50 : 2,034.67 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.50/2,034.67 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.50x = 2,034.67 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.50x = 778,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,409.82/1,356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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