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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.76, 2,038.32 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.76, 2,038.32 and 537 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.76 : 2,038.32 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.76/2,038.32 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.76x = 2,038.32 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.76x = 1,094,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,577.84/1,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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