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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.96, 2,034.30 and 577.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.96, 2,034.30 and 577.56 is: 865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.96 : 2,034.30 = 577.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.96/2,034.30 = 577.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.96x = 2,034.30 × 577.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.96x = 1,174,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,930.31/1,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.85

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