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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.31, 2,036.03 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.31, 2,036.03 and 383.42 is: 575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.31 : 2,036.03 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.31/2,036.03 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.31x = 2,036.03 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.31x = 780,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,642.53/1,357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.14

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