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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.49, 2,447.44 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.49, 2,447.44 and 535.56 is: 803.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.49 : 2,447.44 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.49/2,447.44 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.49x = 2,447.44 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.49x = 1,310,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,750.97/1,631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.41

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