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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.78, 2,035.20 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.78, 2,035.20 and 535.06 is: 802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.78 : 2,035.20 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.78/2,035.20 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.78x = 2,035.20 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.78x = 1,088,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,945.71/1,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.60

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