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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.89, 2,034.63 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.89, 2,034.63 and 534.25 is: 801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.89 : 2,034.63 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.89/2,034.63 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.89x = 2,034.63 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.89x = 1,087,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,001.08/1,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.69

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