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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.52, 2,037.50 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.52, 2,037.50 and 384.60 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.52 : 2,037.50 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.52/2,037.50 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.52x = 2,037.50 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.52x = 783,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,622.50/1,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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