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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.97, 2,034.94 and 577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.97, 2,034.94 and 577.33 is: 865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.97 : 2,034.94 = 577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.97/2,034.94 = 577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.97x = 2,034.94 × 577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.97x = 1,174,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,836.90/1,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.78

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