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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.51, 2,447.47 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.51, 2,447.47 and 535.98 is: 804.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.51 : 2,447.47 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.51/2,447.47 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.51x = 2,447.47 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.51x = 1,311,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,793.63/1,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.04

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