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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.96, 2,304.02 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.96, 2,304.02 and 510.04 is: 765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.96 : 2,304.02 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.96/2,304.02 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.96x = 2,304.02 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.96x = 1,175,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,142.36/1,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.09

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