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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.61, 2,034.86 and 576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.61, 2,034.86 and 576.46 is: 864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.61 : 2,034.86 = 576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.61/2,034.86 = 576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.61x = 2,034.86 × 576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.61x = 1,173,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,002.34/1,357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.02

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