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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.52, 2,303.28 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.52, 2,303.28 and 670.44 is: 1,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.52 : 2,303.28 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.52/2,303.28 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.52x = 2,303.28 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.52x = 1,544,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,211.04/1,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.66

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