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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.88, 2,074.08 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.88, 2,074.08 and 356.88 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.88 : 2,074.08 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.88/2,074.08 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.88x = 2,074.08 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.88x = 740,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,197.67/1,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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