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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.15, 2,037.26 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.15, 2,037.26 and 433.76 is: 650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.15 : 2,037.26 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.15/2,037.26 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.15x = 2,037.26 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.15x = 883,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,672.80/1,358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.65

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