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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.47, 2,038.74 and 536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.47, 2,038.74 and 536.28 is: 804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.47 : 2,038.74 = 536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.47/2,038.74 = 536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.47x = 2,038.74 × 536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.47x = 1,093,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,335.49/1,358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.83

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