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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.29, 2,035.89 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.29, 2,035.89 and 383.40 is: 575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.29 : 2,035.89 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.29/2,035.89 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.29x = 2,035.89 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.29x = 780,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,560.23/1,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.09

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