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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.90, 2,034.53 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.90, 2,034.53 and 535.56 is: 803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.90 : 2,034.53 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.90/2,034.53 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.90x = 2,034.53 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.90x = 1,089,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,612.89/1,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.02

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