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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.62, 2,264.36 and 535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.62, 2,264.36 and 535.72 is: 803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.62 : 2,264.36 = 535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.62/2,264.36 = 535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.62x = 2,264.36 × 535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.62x = 1,213,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,062.94/1,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.56

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