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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.81, 2,033.64 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.81, 2,033.64 and 534.20 is: 801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.81 : 2,033.64 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.81/2,033.64 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.81x = 2,033.64 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.81x = 1,086,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,360.32/1,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.27

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