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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.02, 2,034.15 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.02, 2,034.15 and 535.88 is: 803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.02 : 2,034.15 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.02/2,034.15 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.02x = 2,034.15 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.02x = 1,090,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,050.13/1,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.27

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