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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.96, 2,036.40 and 535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.96, 2,036.40 and 535.26 is: 803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.96 : 2,036.40 = 535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.96/2,036.40 = 535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.96x = 2,036.40 × 535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.96x = 1,090,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,003.46/1,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.27

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