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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.31, 2,037.36 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.31, 2,037.36 and 434.52 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.31 : 2,037.36 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.31/2,037.36 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.31x = 2,037.36 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.31x = 885,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,273.67/1,358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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