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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.54, 2,032.92 and 522.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.54, 2,032.92 and 522.41 is: 783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.54 : 2,032.92 = 522.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.54/2,032.92 = 522.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.54x = 2,032.92 × 522.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.54x = 1,062,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,007.57/1,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.46

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