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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.35, 2,035.23 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.35, 2,035.23 and 432.74 is: 648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.35 : 2,035.23 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.35/2,035.23 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.35x = 2,035.23 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.35x = 880,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,715.25/1,357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.85

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