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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.76, 2,037.80 and 536.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.76, 2,037.80 and 536.62 is: 805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.76 : 2,037.80 = 536.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.76/2,037.80 = 536.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.76x = 2,037.80 × 536.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.76x = 1,093,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,524.24/1,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.39

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