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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.61, 2,304.82 and 659.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.61, 2,304.82 and 659.11 is: 988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.61 : 2,304.82 = 659.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.61/2,304.82 = 659.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.61x = 2,304.82 × 659.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.61x = 1,519,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,129.91/1,536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.62

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