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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383, 2,074.52 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383, 2,074.52 and 357 is: 535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383 : 2,074.52 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383/2,074.52 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383x = 2,074.52 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383x = 740,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,603.64/1,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.51

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