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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.26, 2,031.52 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.26, 2,031.52 and 533.08 is: 799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.26 : 2,031.52 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.26/2,031.52 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.26x = 2,031.52 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.26x = 1,082,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,964.14/1,355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.08

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