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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.66, 2,030.98 and 532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.66, 2,030.98 and 532.50 is: 798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.66 : 2,030.98 = 532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.66/2,030.98 = 532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.66x = 2,030.98 × 532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.66x = 1,081,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,496.85/1,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.35

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