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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.71, 2,034.45 and 534.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.71, 2,034.45 and 534.35 is: 801.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.71 : 2,034.45 = 534.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.71/2,034.45 = 534.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.71x = 2,034.45 × 534.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.71x = 1,087,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,108.36/1,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.28

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