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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.29, 2,035.94 and 535.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.29, 2,035.94 and 535.65 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.29 : 2,035.94 = 535.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.29/2,035.94 = 535.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.29x = 2,035.94 × 535.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.29x = 1,090,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,540.95/1,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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