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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.16, 2,036.21 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.16, 2,036.21 and 535.01 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.16 : 2,036.21 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.16/2,036.21 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.16x = 2,036.21 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.16x = 1,089,379.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,379.86/1,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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