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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.48, 2,305.13 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.48, 2,305.13 and 440.91 is: 661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.48 : 2,305.13 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.48/2,305.13 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.48x = 2,305.13 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.48x = 1,016,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,352.66/1,536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.48

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