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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.46, 2,447.49 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.46, 2,447.49 and 535.88 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.46 : 2,447.49 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.46/2,447.49 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.46x = 2,447.49 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.46x = 1,311,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,560.94/1,631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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