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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.79, 2,035.19 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.79, 2,035.19 and 382.83 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.79 : 2,035.19 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.79/2,035.19 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.79x = 2,035.19 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.79x = 779,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,131.79/1,356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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