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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.06, 2,036.25 and 536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.06, 2,036.25 and 536.58 is: 804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.06 : 2,036.25 = 536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.06/2,036.25 = 536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.06x = 2,036.25 × 536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.06x = 1,092,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,611.03/1,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.54

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