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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.63, 2,303.17 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.63, 2,303.17 and 439.76 is: 659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.63 : 2,303.17 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.63/2,303.17 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.63x = 2,303.17 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.63x = 1,012,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,846.70/1,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.57

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