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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.50, 2,447.13 and 535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.50, 2,447.13 and 535.84 is: 803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.50 : 2,447.13 = 535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.50/2,447.13 = 535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.50x = 2,447.13 × 535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.50x = 1,311,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,270.14/1,631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.72

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