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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.53, 2,036.33 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.53, 2,036.33 and 383.70 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.53 : 2,036.33 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.53/2,036.33 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.53x = 2,036.33 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.53x = 781,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,337.90/1,357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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