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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.37, 2,072.04 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.37, 2,072.04 and 355.37 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.37 : 2,072.04 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.37/2,072.04 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.37x = 2,072.04 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.37x = 736,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,330.49/1,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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