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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.97, 2,032.49 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.97, 2,032.49 and 533.25 is: 799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.97 : 2,032.49 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.97/2,032.49 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.97x = 2,032.49 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.97x = 1,083,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,827.54/1,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.89

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