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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.36, 2,037.66 and 434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.36, 2,037.66 and 434.05 is: 651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.36 : 2,037.66 = 434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.36/2,037.66 = 434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.36x = 2,037.66 × 434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.36x = 884,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,447.24/1,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.11

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