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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.45, 2,037.97 and 434.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.45, 2,037.97 and 434.02 is: 651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.45 : 2,037.97 = 434.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.45/2,037.97 = 434.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.45x = 2,037.97 × 434.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.45x = 884,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,522.48/1,358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.13

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