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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.66, 2,037.93 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.66, 2,037.93 and 384.75 is: 577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.66 : 2,037.93 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.66/2,037.93 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.66x = 2,037.93 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.66x = 784,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,092.12/1,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.11

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