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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.13, 2,051.82 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.13, 2,051.82 and 535.06 is: 802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.13 : 2,051.82 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.13/2,051.82 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.13x = 2,051.82 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.13x = 1,097,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,846.81/1,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.44

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