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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.31, 2,035.97 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.31, 2,035.97 and 383.44 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.31 : 2,035.97 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.31/2,035.97 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.31x = 2,035.97 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.31x = 780,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,670.59/1,357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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