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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.38, 2,036.10 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.38, 2,036.10 and 383.45 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.38 : 2,036.10 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.38/2,036.10 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.38x = 2,036.10 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.38x = 780,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,732.36/1,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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