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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.09, 2,446.11 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.09, 2,446.11 and 535.20 is: 802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.09 : 2,446.11 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.09/2,446.11 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.09x = 2,446.11 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.09x = 1,309,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,145.84/1,631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.62

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