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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.81, 2,302.12 and 439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.81, 2,302.12 and 439.18 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.81 : 2,302.12 = 439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.81/2,302.12 = 439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.81x = 2,302.12 × 439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.81x = 1,011,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,046.33/1,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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