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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.28, 2,053.46 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.28, 2,053.46 and 535.48 is: 803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.28 : 2,053.46 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.28/2,053.46 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.28x = 2,053.46 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.28x = 1,099,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,586.76/1,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.63

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