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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.75, 2,264.64 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.75, 2,264.64 and 535.89 is: 803.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.75 : 2,264.64 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.75/2,264.64 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.75x = 2,264.64 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.75x = 1,213,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,597.93/1,509.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.84

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