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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.09, 2,033.37 and 533.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.09, 2,033.37 and 533.45 is: 799.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.09 : 2,033.37 = 533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.09/2,033.37 = 533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.09x = 2,033.37 × 533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.09x = 1,084,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,691.06/1,356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.87

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