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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.63, 2,073.94 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.63, 2,073.94 and 356.63 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.63 : 2,073.94 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.63/2,073.94 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.63x = 2,073.94 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.63x = 739,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,617.96/1,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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