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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.27, 2,447.13 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.27, 2,447.13 and 535.75 is: 803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.27 : 2,447.13 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.27/2,447.13 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.27x = 2,447.13 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.27x = 1,311,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,037.66/1,631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.69

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