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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.72, 2,035.08 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.72, 2,035.08 and 534.78 is: 802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.72 : 2,035.08 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.72/2,035.08 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.72x = 2,035.08 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.72x = 1,088,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,320.08/1,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.17

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