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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.67, 2,037.96 and 434.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.67, 2,037.96 and 434.29 is: 651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.67 : 2,037.96 = 434.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.67/2,037.96 = 434.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.67x = 2,037.96 × 434.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.67x = 885,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,055.46/1,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.41

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