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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.48, 2,447.60 and 535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.48, 2,447.60 and 535.84 is: 803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.48 : 2,447.60 = 535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.48/2,447.60 = 535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.48x = 2,447.60 × 535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.48x = 1,311,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,521.98/1,631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.88

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