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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.23, 2,446.56 and 535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.23, 2,446.56 and 535.61 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.23 : 2,446.56 = 535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.23/2,446.56 = 535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.23x = 2,446.56 × 535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.23x = 1,310,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,408.12/1,631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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