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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.63, 2,036.42 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.63, 2,036.42 and 433.18 is: 649.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.63 : 2,036.42 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.63/2,036.42 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.63x = 2,036.42 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.63x = 882,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,136.42/1,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.76

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