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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.04, 2,035.56 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.04, 2,035.56 and 383.08 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.04 : 2,035.56 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.04/2,035.56 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.04x = 2,035.56 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.04x = 779,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,782.32/1,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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