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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.82, 2,306.20 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.82, 2,306.20 and 442.20 is: 663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.82 : 2,306.20 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.82/2,306.20 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.82x = 2,306.20 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.82x = 1,019,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,801.64/1,537.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.15

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