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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.22, 2,032.62 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.22, 2,032.62 and 354.48 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.22 : 2,032.62 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.22/2,032.62 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.22x = 2,032.62 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.22x = 720,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,523.14/1,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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