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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.55, 2,304.13 and 440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.55, 2,304.13 and 440.67 is: 660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.55 : 2,304.13 = 440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.55/2,304.13 = 440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.55x = 2,304.13 × 440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.55x = 1,015,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,360.97/1,536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.81

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