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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.99, 2,036.95 and 617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.99, 2,036.95 and 617.14 is: 925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.99 : 2,036.95 = 617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.99/2,036.95 = 617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.99x = 2,036.95 × 617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.99x = 1,257,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,090.06/1,357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.70

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