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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.69, 2,305.73 and 659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.69, 2,305.73 and 659.42 is: 989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.69 : 2,305.73 = 659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.69/2,305.73 = 659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.69x = 2,305.73 × 659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.69x = 1,520,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,441.18/1,536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.43

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