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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.74, 2,302.17 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.74, 2,302.17 and 439.26 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.74 : 2,302.17 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.74/2,302.17 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.74x = 2,302.17 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.74x = 1,011,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,251.19/1,534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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