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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.58, 2,446.86 and 535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.58, 2,446.86 and 535.69 is: 803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.58 : 2,446.86 = 535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.58/2,446.86 = 535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.58x = 2,446.86 × 535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.58x = 1,310,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,758.43/1,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.37

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