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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.64, 2,031.98 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.64, 2,031.98 and 533.76 is: 800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.64 : 2,031.98 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.64/2,031.98 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.64x = 2,031.98 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.64x = 1,084,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,586.98/1,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.06

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