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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.51, 2,033.81 and 533.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.51, 2,033.81 and 533.83 is: 800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.51 : 2,033.81 = 533.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.51/2,033.81 = 533.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.51x = 2,033.81 × 533.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.51x = 1,085,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,708.79/1,355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.96

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