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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.39 and 433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.39 and 433.35 is: 649.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.70 : 2,036.39 = 433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.70/2,036.39 = 433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.70x = 2,036.39 × 433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.70x = 882,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,467.44/1,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.97

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