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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.42 and 533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.42 and 533.62 is: 800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.28 : 2,033.42 = 533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.28/2,033.42 = 533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.28x = 2,033.42 × 533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.28x = 1,085,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,073.58/1,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.63

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