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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.35, 2,035.99 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.35, 2,035.99 and 432.96 is: 649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.35 : 2,035.99 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.35/2,035.99 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.35x = 2,035.99 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.35x = 881,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,506.24/1,357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.43

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