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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.69, 2,036.23 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.69, 2,036.23 and 383.57 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.69 : 2,036.23 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.69/2,036.23 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.69x = 2,036.23 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.69x = 781,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,026.56/1,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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