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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.52, 2,036.28 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.52, 2,036.28 and 383.62 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.52 : 2,036.28 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.52/2,036.28 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.52x = 2,036.28 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.52x = 781,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,157.73/1,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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