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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.95, 2,363.43 and 535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.95, 2,363.43 and 535.77 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.95 : 2,363.43 = 535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.95/2,363.43 = 535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.95x = 2,363.43 × 535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.95x = 1,266,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,254.89/1,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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