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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.40, 2,036.08 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.40, 2,036.08 and 383.48 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.40 : 2,036.08 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.40/2,036.08 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.40x = 2,036.08 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.40x = 780,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,795.96/1,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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