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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.50, 2,297.34 and 1,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.50, 2,297.34 and 1,123.20 is: 1,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.50 : 2,297.34 = 1,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.50/2,297.34 = 1,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.50x = 2,297.34 × 1,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.50x = 2,580,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,372.29/1,531.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.87

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