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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.56, 2,038.20 and 434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.56, 2,038.20 and 434.14 is: 651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.56 : 2,038.20 = 434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.56/2,038.20 = 434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.56x = 2,038.20 × 434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.56x = 884,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,853.96/1,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.32

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