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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.22, 2,284.82 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.22, 2,284.82 and 535.80 is: 803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.22 : 2,284.82 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.22/2,284.82 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.22x = 2,284.82 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.22x = 1,224,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,204.62/1,523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.70

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