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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.35, 2,447.33 and 536.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.35, 2,447.33 and 536.03 is: 804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.35 : 2,447.33 = 536.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.35/2,447.33 = 536.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.35x = 2,447.33 × 536.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.35x = 1,311,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,842.30/1,631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.15

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