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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.90, 2,036.68 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.90, 2,036.68 and 383.91 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.90 : 2,036.68 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.90/2,036.68 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.90x = 2,036.68 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.90x = 781,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,893.22/1,357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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