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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.03, 2,056.67 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.03, 2,056.67 and 383.84 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.03 : 2,056.67 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.03/2,056.67 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.03x = 2,056.67 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.03x = 789,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,432.21/1,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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