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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.79, 2,036.79 and 433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.79, 2,036.79 and 433.31 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.79 : 2,036.79 = 433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.79/2,036.79 = 433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.79x = 2,036.79 × 433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.79x = 882,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,561.47/1,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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