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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.34, 2,293.43 and 1,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.34, 2,293.43 and 1,119.44 is: 1,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.34 : 2,293.43 = 1,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.34/2,293.43 = 1,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.34x = 2,293.43 × 1,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.34x = 2,567,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,357.28/1,531.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.54

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