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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.89, 2,036.81 and 433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.89, 2,036.81 and 433.43 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.89 : 2,036.81 = 433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.89/2,036.81 = 433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.89x = 2,036.81 × 433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.89x = 882,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,817.48/1,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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