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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.36, 2,036.03 and 535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.36, 2,036.03 and 535.71 is: 803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.36 : 2,036.03 = 535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.36/2,036.03 = 535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.36x = 2,036.03 × 535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.36x = 1,090,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,721.63/1,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.56

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