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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.08, 2,304.52 and 440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.08, 2,304.52 and 440.53 is: 660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.08 : 2,304.52 = 440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.08/2,304.52 = 440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.08x = 2,304.52 × 440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.08x = 1,015,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,203.33/1,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.91

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