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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.32, 2,296.14 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.32, 2,296.14 and 751.08 is: 1,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.32 : 2,296.14 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.32/2,296.14 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.32x = 2,296.14 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.32x = 1,724,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,584.83/1,531.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.21

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