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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.68, 2,100.24 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.68, 2,100.24 and 534.24 is: 801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.68 : 2,100.24 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.68/2,100.24 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.68x = 2,100.24 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.68x = 1,122,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,032.22/1,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.63

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