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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.76, 2,034.80 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.76, 2,034.80 and 534.62 is: 802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.76 : 2,034.80 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.76/2,034.80 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.76x = 2,034.80 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.76x = 1,087,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,831.93/1,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.38

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