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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.66, 2,448.06 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.66, 2,448.06 and 536.04 is: 804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.66 : 2,448.06 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.66/2,448.06 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.66x = 2,448.06 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.66x = 1,312,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,258.08/1,631.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.25

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