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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.67, 2,302.08 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.67, 2,302.08 and 439.20 is: 658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.67 : 2,302.08 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.67/2,302.08 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.67x = 2,302.08 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.67x = 1,011,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,062.03/1,534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.81

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