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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.31, 2,296.96 and 709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.31, 2,296.96 and 709.16 is: 1,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.31 : 2,296.96 = 709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.31/2,296.96 = 709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.31x = 2,296.96 × 709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.31x = 1,628,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,898.90/1,531.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.73

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