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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.54, 2,452.51 and 539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.54, 2,452.51 and 539.47 is: 808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.54 : 2,452.51 = 539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.54/2,452.51 = 539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.54x = 2,452.51 × 539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.54x = 1,323,055.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,055.57/1,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.94

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