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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.62, 2,032.42 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.62, 2,032.42 and 532.44 is: 798.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.62 : 2,032.42 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.62/2,032.42 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.62x = 2,032.42 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.62x = 1,082,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,140.37/1,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.85

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