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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.83, 2,035.26 and 577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.83, 2,035.26 and 577.71 is: 865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.83 : 2,035.26 = 577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.83/2,035.26 = 577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.83x = 2,035.26 × 577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.83x = 1,175,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,790.05/1,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.93

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