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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.60, 2,034.90 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.60, 2,034.90 and 535.60 is: 802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.60 : 2,034.90 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.60/2,034.90 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.60x = 2,034.90 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.60x = 1,089,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,892.44/1,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.81

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