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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.41, 2,036.26 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.41, 2,036.26 and 433.11 is: 649.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.41 : 2,036.26 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.41/2,036.26 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.41x = 2,036.26 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.41x = 881,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,924.57/1,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.71

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