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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.40, 2,036.22 and 536.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.40, 2,036.22 and 536.35 is: 803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.40 : 2,036.22 = 536.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.40/2,036.22 = 536.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.40x = 2,036.22 × 536.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.40x = 1,092,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,126.60/1,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.98

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