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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.32, 2,446.98 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.32, 2,446.98 and 535.54 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.32 : 2,446.98 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.32/2,446.98 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.32x = 2,446.98 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.32x = 1,310,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,455.67/1,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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