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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.15, 2,452.92 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.15, 2,452.92 and 539.28 is: 808.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.15 : 2,452.92 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.15/2,452.92 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.15x = 2,452.92 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.15x = 1,322,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,810.70/1,635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.98

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