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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.32, 2,263.89 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.32, 2,263.89 and 535.74 is: 803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.32 : 2,263.89 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.32/2,263.89 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.32x = 2,263.89 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.32x = 1,212,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,856.43/1,510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.05

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