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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.34, 2,035.94 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.34, 2,035.94 and 383.31 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.34 : 2,035.94 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.34/2,035.94 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.34x = 2,035.94 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.34x = 780,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,394.24/1,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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