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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.94, 2,036.69 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.94, 2,036.69 and 384.11 is: 576.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.94 : 2,036.69 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.94/2,036.69 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.94x = 2,036.69 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.94x = 782,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,300.89/1,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.10

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