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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.36, 2,303.58 and 670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.36, 2,303.58 and 670.28 is: 1,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.36 : 2,303.58 = 670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.36/2,303.58 = 670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.36x = 2,303.58 × 670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.36x = 1,544,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,043.60/1,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.66

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