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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.93, 2,037 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.93, 2,037 and 433.62 is: 650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.93 : 2,037 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.93/2,037 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.93x = 2,037 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.93x = 883,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,273.76/1,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.46

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