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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.74, 2,447.88 and 536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.74, 2,447.88 and 536.14 is: 804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.74 : 2,447.88 = 536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.74/2,447.88 = 536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.74x = 2,447.88 × 536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.74x = 1,312,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,406.38/1,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.30

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