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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.42, 2,037.83 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.42, 2,037.83 and 433.89 is: 650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.42 : 2,037.83 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.42/2,037.83 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.42x = 2,037.83 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.42x = 884,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,191.89/1,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.90

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