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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.16, 2,038.08 and 536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.16, 2,038.08 and 536.28 is: 804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.16 : 2,038.08 = 536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.16/2,038.08 = 536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.16x = 2,038.08 × 536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.16x = 1,092,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,981.54/1,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.75

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