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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.67, 2,029.77 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.67, 2,029.77 and 532.52 is: 797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.67 : 2,029.77 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.67/2,029.77 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.67x = 2,029.77 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.67x = 1,080,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,893.12/1,354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.90

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