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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.71, 2,032.95 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.71, 2,032.95 and 533.35 is: 799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.71 : 2,032.95 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.71/2,032.95 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.71x = 2,032.95 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.71x = 1,084,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,273.88/1,355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.78

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