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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.86, 2,074.32 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.86, 2,074.32 and 356.86 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.86 : 2,074.32 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.86/2,074.32 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.86x = 2,074.32 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.86x = 740,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,241.84/1,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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