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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.63, 2,035.76 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.63, 2,035.76 and 576.60 is: 865.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.63 : 2,035.76 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.63/2,035.76 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.63x = 2,035.76 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.63x = 1,173,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,816.33/1,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.24

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