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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.86, 2,257.68 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.86, 2,257.68 and 531 is: 796.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.86 : 2,257.68 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.86/2,257.68 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.86x = 2,257.68 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.86x = 1,198,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,828.08/1,504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.64

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