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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.08, 2,263.82 and 535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.08, 2,263.82 and 535.19 is: 802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.08 : 2,263.82 = 535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.08/2,263.82 = 535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.08x = 2,263.82 × 535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.08x = 1,211,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,559.83/1,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.85

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