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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.41, 2,036.19 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.41, 2,036.19 and 383.48 is: 575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.41 : 2,036.19 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.41/2,036.19 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.41x = 2,036.19 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.41x = 780,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,846.33/1,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.25

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