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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.41, 2,036.68 and 578.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.41, 2,036.68 and 578.23 is: 866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.41 : 2,036.68 = 578.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.41/2,036.68 = 578.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.41x = 2,036.68 × 578.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.41x = 1,177,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,669.48/1,358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.95

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