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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.74, 2,036.61 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.74, 2,036.61 and 383.85 is: 575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.74 : 2,036.61 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.74/2,036.61 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.74x = 2,036.61 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.74x = 781,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,752.75/1,357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.78

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