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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.09, 2,035.63 and 535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.09, 2,035.63 and 535.17 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.09 : 2,035.63 = 535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.09/2,035.63 = 535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.09x = 2,035.63 × 535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.09x = 1,089,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,416.41/1,357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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