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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.26, 2,035.87 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.26, 2,035.87 and 432.82 is: 649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.26 : 2,035.87 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.26/2,035.87 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.26x = 2,035.87 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.26x = 881,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,165.25/1,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.22

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