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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.78, 2,035.38 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.78, 2,035.38 and 432.18 is: 648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.78 : 2,035.38 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.78/2,035.38 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.78x = 2,035.38 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.78x = 879,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,650.53/1,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.34

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