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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.29, 2,037.57 and 433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.29, 2,037.57 and 433.81 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.29 : 2,037.57 = 433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.29/2,037.57 = 433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.29x = 2,037.57 × 433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.29x = 883,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,918.24/1,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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