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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.81, 2,306.70 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.81, 2,306.70 and 442.18 is: 663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.81 : 2,306.70 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.81/2,306.70 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.81x = 2,306.70 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.81x = 1,019,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,976.61/1,537.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.27

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