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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.36, 2,035.05 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.36, 2,035.05 and 432.39 is: 648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.36 : 2,035.05 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.36/2,035.05 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.36x = 2,035.05 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.36x = 879,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,931.05/1,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.26

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