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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.52, 2,105.33 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.52, 2,105.33 and 363.56 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.52 : 2,105.33 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.52/2,105.33 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.52x = 2,105.33 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.52x = 765,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,401.43/1,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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