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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.91, 2,305.38 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.91, 2,305.38 and 441.28 is: 661.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.91 : 2,305.38 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.91/2,305.38 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.91x = 2,305.38 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.91x = 1,017,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,320.14/1,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.93

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