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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.01, 2,035.52 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.01, 2,035.52 and 383.12 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.01 : 2,035.52 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.01/2,035.52 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.01x = 2,035.52 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.01x = 779,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,848.42/1,357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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