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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.26, 2,032.55 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.26, 2,032.55 and 533.12 is: 800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.26 : 2,032.55 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.26/2,032.55 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.26x = 2,032.55 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.26x = 1,083,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,580.23/1,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.13

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