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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.08, 2,535.36 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.08, 2,535.36 and 535.44 is: 803.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.08 : 2,535.36 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.08/2,535.36 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.08x = 2,535.36 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.08x = 1,357,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,533.16/1,690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.24

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