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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.30, 2,035.90 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.30, 2,035.90 and 383.41 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.30 : 2,035.90 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.30/2,035.90 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.30x = 2,035.90 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.30x = 780,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,584.42/1,357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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