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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.80, 2,036.94 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.80, 2,036.94 and 433.08 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.80 : 2,036.94 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.80/2,036.94 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.80x = 2,036.94 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.80x = 882,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,157.98/1,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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