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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.82, 2,453.49 and 540.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.82, 2,453.49 and 540.19 is: 810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.82 : 2,453.49 = 540.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.82/2,453.49 = 540.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.82x = 2,453.49 × 540.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.82x = 1,325,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,358.61/1,635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.21

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