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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.86, 2,033.89 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.86, 2,033.89 and 534.80 is: 801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.86 : 2,033.89 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.86/2,033.89 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.86x = 2,033.89 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.86x = 1,087,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,724.37/1,356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.65

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