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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.73, 2,031.89 and 533.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.73, 2,031.89 and 533.57 is: 800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.73 : 2,031.89 = 533.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.73/2,031.89 = 533.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.73x = 2,031.89 × 533.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.73x = 1,084,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,142.72/1,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.27

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