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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.68, 2,034.33 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.68, 2,034.33 and 534.34 is: 801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.68 : 2,034.33 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.68/2,034.33 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.68x = 2,034.33 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.68x = 1,087,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,018.81/1,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.83

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