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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.44, 2,295.90 and 607.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.44, 2,295.90 and 607.77 is: 911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.44 : 2,295.90 = 607.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.44/2,295.90 = 607.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.44x = 2,295.90 × 607.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.44x = 1,395,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,379.14/1,531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.15

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