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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.29, 2,264.33 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.29, 2,264.33 and 535.44 is: 803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.29 : 2,264.33 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.29/2,264.33 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.29x = 2,264.33 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.29x = 1,212,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,414.19/1,509.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.30

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