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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.65, 2,035.83 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.65, 2,035.83 and 432.99 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.65 : 2,035.83 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.65/2,035.83 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.65x = 2,035.83 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.65x = 881,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,494.03/1,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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