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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.87, 2,035.23 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.87, 2,035.23 and 382.92 is: 574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.87 : 2,035.23 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.87/2,035.23 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.87x = 2,035.23 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.87x = 779,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,330.27/1,356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.36

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