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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.14, 2,035.76 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.14, 2,035.76 and 383.24 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.14 : 2,035.76 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.14/2,035.76 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.14x = 2,035.76 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.14x = 780,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,172.57/1,357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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