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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.53, 2,296.83 and 606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.53, 2,296.83 and 606.91 is: 910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.53 : 2,296.83 = 606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.53/2,296.83 = 606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.53x = 2,296.83 × 606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.53x = 1,393,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,969.10/1,531.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.18

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