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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.39, 2,035.68 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.39, 2,035.68 and 577.44 is: 865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.39 : 2,035.68 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.39/2,035.68 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.39x = 2,035.68 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.39x = 1,175,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,483.06/1,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.35

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