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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.62, 2,036.68 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.62, 2,036.68 and 433.40 is: 650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.62 : 2,036.68 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.62/2,036.68 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.62x = 2,036.68 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.62x = 882,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,697.11/1,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.18

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