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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.79, 2,036.07 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.79, 2,036.07 and 433.17 is: 649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.79 : 2,036.07 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.79/2,036.07 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.79x = 2,036.07 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.79x = 881,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,964.44/1,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.56

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