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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.24, 2,034.64 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.24, 2,034.64 and 534.96 is: 801.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.24 : 2,034.64 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.24/2,034.64 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.24x = 2,034.64 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.24x = 1,088,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,451.01/1,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.96

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