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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.51, 2,304.78 and 1,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.51, 2,304.78 and 1,016.42 is: 1,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.51 : 2,304.78 = 1,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.51/2,304.78 = 1,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.51x = 2,304.78 × 1,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.51x = 2,342,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,617.80/1,536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.63

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