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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.56, 2,363.32 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.56, 2,363.32 and 535.28 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.56 : 2,363.32 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.56/2,363.32 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.56x = 2,363.32 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.56x = 1,265,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,037.93/1,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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