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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.06, 2,037.24 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.06, 2,037.24 and 433.40 is: 650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.06 : 2,037.24 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.06/2,037.24 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.06x = 2,037.24 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.06x = 882,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,941.09/1,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.15

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