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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.86 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.86 and 433.32 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.70 : 2,036.86 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.70/2,036.86 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.70x = 2,036.86 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.70x = 882,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,612.18/1,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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