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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.06, 2,073.09 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.06, 2,073.09 and 356.06 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.06 : 2,073.09 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.06/2,073.09 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.06x = 2,073.09 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.06x = 738,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,150.94/1,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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