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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.52, 2,099.52 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.52, 2,099.52 and 535.44 is: 802.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.52 : 2,099.52 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.52/2,099.52 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.52x = 2,099.52 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.52x = 1,124,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,166.99/1,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.68

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