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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.13, 2,035.94 and 432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.13, 2,035.94 and 432.59 is: 648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.13 : 2,035.94 = 432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.13/2,035.94 = 432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.13x = 2,035.94 × 432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.13x = 880,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,726.39/1,357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.96

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