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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.41, 2,032.46 and 532.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.41, 2,032.46 and 532.54 is: 799.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.41 : 2,032.46 = 532.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.41/2,032.46 = 532.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.41x = 2,032.46 × 532.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.41x = 1,082,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,358.50/1,354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.14

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