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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.59, 2,036.35 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.59, 2,036.35 and 383.69 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.59 : 2,036.35 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.59/2,036.35 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.59x = 2,036.35 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.59x = 781,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,327.13/1,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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