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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.51, 2,296.79 and 607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.51, 2,296.79 and 607.03 is: 910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.51 : 2,296.79 = 607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.51/2,296.79 = 607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.51x = 2,296.79 × 607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.51x = 1,394,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,213.93/1,531.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.35

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