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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.32, 2,854.66 and 535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.32, 2,854.66 and 535 is: 802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.32 : 2,854.66 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.32/2,854.66 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.32x = 2,854.66 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.32x = 1,527,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,243.10/1,903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.41

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