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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.26, 2,302.62 and 658.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.26, 2,302.62 and 658.31 is: 986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.26 : 2,302.62 = 658.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.26/2,302.62 = 658.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.26x = 2,302.62 × 658.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.26x = 1,515,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,826.26/1,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.70

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