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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.71, 2,035.04 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.71, 2,035.04 and 382.82 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.71 : 2,035.04 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.71/2,035.04 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.71x = 2,035.04 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.71x = 779,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,041.92/1,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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