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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.19, 2,036.06 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.19, 2,036.06 and 432.72 is: 649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.19 : 2,036.06 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.19/2,036.06 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.19x = 2,036.06 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.19x = 881,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,043.34/1,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.17

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