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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.16, 2,035.46 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.16, 2,035.46 and 383.27 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.16 : 2,035.46 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.16/2,035.46 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.16x = 2,035.46 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.16x = 780,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,118.66/1,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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