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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535, 2,302.90 and 610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535, 2,302.90 and 610.26 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535 : 2,302.90 = 610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535/2,302.90 = 610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535x = 2,302.90 × 610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535x = 1,405,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,367.75/1,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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