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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.50, 2,302.48 and 804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.50, 2,302.48 and 804.42 is: 1,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.50 : 2,302.48 = 804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.50/2,302.48 = 804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.50x = 2,302.48 × 804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.50x = 1,852,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,160.96/1,534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.01

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