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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.47, 2,037.24 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.47, 2,037.24 and 535.28 is: 803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.47 : 2,037.24 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.47/2,037.24 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.47x = 2,037.24 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.47x = 1,090,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,483.64/1,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.32

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