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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.06, 2,036.85 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.06, 2,036.85 and 535.90 is: 804.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.06 : 2,036.85 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.06/2,036.85 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.06x = 2,036.85 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.06x = 1,091,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,547.92/1,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.35

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