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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.55, 2,036.43 and 536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.55, 2,036.43 and 536.49 is: 804.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.55 : 2,036.43 = 536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.55/2,036.43 = 536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.55x = 2,036.43 × 536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.55x = 1,092,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,524.33/1,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.18

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