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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.11, 2,035.74 and 577.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.11, 2,035.74 and 577.93 is: 866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.11 : 2,035.74 = 577.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.11/2,035.74 = 577.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.11x = 2,035.74 × 577.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.11x = 1,176,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,515.22/1,358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.29

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