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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.73, 2,033.38 and 534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.73, 2,033.38 and 534.57 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.73 : 2,033.38 = 534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.73/2,033.38 = 534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.73x = 2,033.38 × 534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.73x = 1,086,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,983.95/1,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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