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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.46, 2,036.97 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.46, 2,036.97 and 433.64 is: 650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.46 : 2,036.97 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.46/2,036.97 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.46x = 2,036.97 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.46x = 883,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,301.49/1,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.22

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