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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.61, 2,033.52 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.61, 2,033.52 and 534.55 is: 801.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.61 : 2,033.52 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.61/2,033.52 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.61x = 2,033.52 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.61x = 1,087,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,018.12/1,356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.28

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