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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.99, 2,305.62 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.99, 2,305.62 and 441.47 is: 662.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.99 : 2,305.62 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.99/2,305.62 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.99x = 2,305.62 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.99x = 1,017,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,850.53/1,536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.24

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