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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.93, 2,035.89 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.93, 2,035.89 and 432.95 is: 649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.93 : 2,035.89 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.93/2,035.89 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.93x = 2,035.89 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.93x = 881,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,439.85/1,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.11

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