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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.30, 2,036.45 and 433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.30, 2,036.45 and 433.33 is: 649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.30 : 2,036.45 = 433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.30/2,036.45 = 433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.30x = 2,036.45 × 433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.30x = 882,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,450.87/1,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.67

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