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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.52, 2,296.80 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.52, 2,296.80 and 665.28 is: 997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.52 : 2,296.80 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.52/2,296.80 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.52x = 2,296.80 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.52x = 1,528,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,015.10/1,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.71

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