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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.59, 2,032.98 and 533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.59, 2,032.98 and 533.67 is: 800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.59 : 2,032.98 = 533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.59/2,032.98 = 533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.59x = 2,032.98 × 533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.59x = 1,084,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,940.44/1,355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.35

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