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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.66, 2,033.98 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.66, 2,033.98 and 534.50 is: 801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.66 : 2,033.98 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.66/2,033.98 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.66x = 2,033.98 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.66x = 1,087,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,162.31/1,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.35

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