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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.61, 2,032.02 and 533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.61, 2,032.02 and 533.55 is: 799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.61 : 2,032.02 = 533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.61/2,032.02 = 533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.61x = 2,032.02 × 533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.61x = 1,084,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,184.27/1,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.78

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