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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.32, 2,533.96 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.32, 2,533.96 and 535.08 is: 802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.32 : 2,533.96 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.32/2,533.96 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.32x = 2,533.96 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.32x = 1,355,871.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,871.32/1,689.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.61

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