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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.07, 2,452.97 and 539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.07, 2,452.97 and 539.39 is: 809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.07 : 2,452.97 = 539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.07/2,452.97 = 539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.07x = 2,452.97 × 539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.07x = 1,323,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,107.49/1,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.21

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