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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.22, 2,036.14 and 432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.22, 2,036.14 and 432.83 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.22 : 2,036.14 = 432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.22/2,036.14 = 432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.22x = 2,036.14 × 432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.22x = 881,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,306.48/1,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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