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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.95, 2,261.97 and 534.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.95, 2,261.97 and 534.11 is: 801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.95 : 2,261.97 = 534.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.95/2,261.97 = 534.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.95x = 2,261.97 × 534.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.95x = 1,208,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,129.49/1,507.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.17

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