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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.38, 2,180.03 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.38, 2,180.03 and 357.75 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.38 : 2,180.03 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.38/2,180.03 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.38x = 2,180.03 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.38x = 779,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,905.73/1,453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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