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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.13, 2,302.70 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.13, 2,302.70 and 439.50 is: 659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.13 : 2,302.70 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.13/2,302.70 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.13x = 2,302.70 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.13x = 1,012,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,036.65/1,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.25

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