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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.22, 2,031.72 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.22, 2,031.72 and 533.04 is: 799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.22 : 2,031.72 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.22/2,031.72 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.22x = 2,031.72 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.22x = 1,082,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,988.03/1,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.12

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