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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.35, 2,036.73 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.35, 2,036.73 and 433.74 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.35 : 2,036.73 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.35/2,036.73 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.35x = 2,036.73 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.35x = 883,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,411.27/1,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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