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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.76, 2,036.39 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.76, 2,036.39 and 383.63 is: 575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.76 : 2,036.39 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.76/2,036.39 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.76x = 2,036.39 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.76x = 781,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,208.20/1,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.36

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