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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.99, 2,033.98 and 533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.99, 2,033.98 and 533.81 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.99 : 2,033.98 = 533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.99/2,033.98 = 533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.99x = 2,033.98 × 533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.99x = 1,085,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,758.86/1,355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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