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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.39, 2,037.60 and 434.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.39, 2,037.60 and 434.01 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.39 : 2,037.60 = 434.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.39/2,037.60 = 434.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.39x = 2,037.60 × 434.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.39x = 884,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,338.78/1,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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