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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.08, 2,034.02 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.08, 2,034.02 and 576.84 is: 864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.08 : 2,034.02 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.08/2,034.02 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.08x = 2,034.02 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.08x = 1,173,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,304.10/1,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.58

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