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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.05, 2,036.99 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.05, 2,036.99 and 434.27 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.05 : 2,036.99 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.05/2,036.99 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.05x = 2,036.99 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.05x = 884,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,603.65/1,358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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