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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.58, 2,303.06 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.58, 2,303.06 and 439.74 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.58 : 2,303.06 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.58/2,303.06 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.58x = 2,303.06 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.58x = 1,012,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,745.41/1,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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