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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.39, 2,035.96 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.39, 2,035.96 and 383.49 is: 575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.39 : 2,035.96 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.39/2,035.96 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.39x = 2,035.96 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.39x = 780,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,778.29/1,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.20

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