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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.14 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.14 and 535.75 is: 803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.70 : 2,036.14 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.70/2,036.14 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.70x = 2,036.14 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.70x = 1,090,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,855.58/1,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.46

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