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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.60, 2,037.92 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.60, 2,037.92 and 434.25 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.60 : 2,037.92 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.60/2,037.92 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.60x = 2,037.92 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.60x = 884,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,964.59/1,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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